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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. www.portseattle.org 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 P.O. Box 1209 Get email and text updates Seattle, WA 98111 Sign up via our website (206) 787-3000 www.portseattle.org/subscribe www.portseattle.org Printed on recycled paper
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