MARITIME 2017 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

PRIORITY AGENDA ITEMS
HARBOR MAINTENANCE TAX (HMT) REFORM     NATIONAL FREIGHT POLICY AND FUNDING
Continue efforts to reform the HMT to ensure United       Continue to engage with key partners at the national
States tax policy does not disadvantage United States      level to implement and fund a national multimodal
ports and maritime cargo and to provide greater equity     freight strategy and related grant programs that
for HMT donor ports through expanded use of Harbor      recognize the significance of U.S. West Coast ports. In
Maintenance Trust Fund revenues.                 addition, support continued authorization and funding
for the TIGER Discretionary Grant program, and work
DONOR PORT AND REBATE FUNDING
with members of the Washington State Congressional
Support a $50 million appropriation in FY17 and FY18      Delegation and others to secure additional federal
spending bills for the "donor port" and rebate program      funding for key Port freight mobility priorities, including
authorized under Section 2106 of the 2014 Water        for Terminal 5 modernization.
Resources Reform and Development Act to compensate
for the current structure and impacts of the Harbor        SAFE AND EFFICIENT CARGO SCREENING
Maintenance Tax.                           Work with the federal government and key members
of Congress for expedited deployment by Customs and
FISHING FLEET MODERNIZATION
Border Patrol (CBP) of radiation portal monitors capable
Advocate for reforms to NOAA's Fisheries Finance         of scanning containers in a more efficient manner for
Program that would remove prohibitions on loans and      marine container terminals utilizing straddle carriers.
loan guarantees for the construction and reconstruction    Overall, secure adequate CBP staffing levels to ensure
of fishing vessels and that would include safeguards that    efficient movement of cargo through the Puget Sound
prevent overfishing, including limitations on the use of       gateway.
replaced vessels in international fisheries. Support other
policies and programs that improve access to financing in    PUGET SOUND RESTORATION
order to facilitate modernization of the North Pacific fleet.    Support increased federal resources for Puget Sound
restoration, including appropriations for the Puget Sound
SEATTLE HARBOR DEEPENING
Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration Project.
Support an appropriation of $500,000 for the final year of
the feasibility study on deepening the federal channels
serving T-18, T-30 and T-5; on completion of the study
and Chief's Report, advocate for authorization and
funding for design and construction.

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PRIORITY ISSUE AREAS
TRADE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT         CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Support policies that level playing fields for international    Support funding and approval for major infrastructure
commerce and protect workers and the environment. In     projects that increase capacity, efficiency and impact of
addition, engage actively in both policies and programs     maritime facilities, including container terminals and
that boost economic, workforce and tourism development   the Chittenden Locks. In addition, advocate for tax policy
programs, and augment existing Port efforts to promote     changes that increase resources for Port infrastructure
the health of small businesses.                     and related investments.
ENVIRONMENT                  THRIVING COMMUNITIES & QUALITY OF LIFE
Support proposals that may reduce carbon emissions      Closely monitor, and engage appropriately, on efforts
from Port operations and promote energy efficient        that make our region a better place to live, work and play,
operation of transportation infrastructure. In particular,     including policies and funding for improved working
pursue policies and funding that boosts the Port's         conditions, affordability and public safety.
environmental initiatives, including reducing emissions
and improving water quality.





CONTACT
For more information on the Port of Seattle's legislative agenda, contact:
Eric Schinfeld                           Ryan McFarland
Port of Seattle                           Port of Seattle
Senior Manager Federal & Int'l Gov't Relations     Federal Government Relations Manager
(206) 787-5031 | Schinfeld.E@portseattle.org     (206) 787-3014 | McFarland.R@portseattle.org


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