11a Attachment Federal Maritime Agenda
Item No. 11a www.portseattle.org Date of Meeting: December 8, 2020 PRIORITY AGENDA ITEMS HARBOR MAINTENANCE TAX (HMT) REFORM NATIONAL FREIGHT POLICY AND FUNDING Support reform of the HMT to ensure U.S. tax policy Support implementation and increased federal funding does not disadvantage U.S. ports and to provide for a strengthened national multimodal freight strategy greater equity for HMT donor ports through expanded and related grant programs, including continued use of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund revenues. Seek authorization and funding for the TIGER/BUILD $50 million appropriation for the "donor port" HMT discretionary grant program. Support establishing a rebate program authorized under Section 2106 of the sustainable funding source for freight infrastructure 2014 Water Resources Reform and Development Act to and ensure user fee proposals 1) do not hurt the compensate for the current structure and impacts of competitiveness of the Northwest trade corridor relative the HMT. to others in North America; 2) are mode neutral; and 3) TERMINAL 5 MODERNIZATION PROJECT funds should spent on improvements that benefit users who pay the fees and not diverted to other uses. Support federal funding for the Terminal 5 SAFE AND EFFICIENT CARGO SCREENING Modernization Project to meet changing container industry requirements, ensure the long-term Support adequate Customs and Border Protection (CBP) competitiveness of the gateway and meet our staffing levels to ensure efficient movement of cargo environmental and community goals. through the Puget Sound gateway. The port seeks FISHING FLEET MODERNIZATION increased federal funding for CBP staffing at maritime ports of entry and reforms to expedite the hiring of Advocate for reforms to NOAA's Fisheries Finance new CBP officers. Pursue efforts to ensure the federal Program (FFP) that would remove prohibitions on government resumes responsibility for funding CBP loans and loan guarantees for the construction services, equipment and facility development. and reconstruction of fishing vessels and that TRADE POLICY ADVANCEMENT would include safeguards that prevent overfishing, including limitations on the use of replaced vessels in Support policies that level playing fields for international fisheries. Support increasing the FFP loan international commerce while protecting workers and authority, which is presently $100 million annually; the environment. The port believes tariffs should be a support other policies and programs that improve measure of last resort and, when necessary, be carefully access to financing in order to facilitate modernization and narrowly targeted to minimize impacts on American of the North Pacific fleet. producers and consumers. Tariff collection revenues SEATTLE AND TACOMA HARBOR DEEPENING should be prioritized toward trade promotion, freight infrastructure, and programs that lessen retaliatory tariff Secure appropriation for design and construction to losses by U.S. exporters. deepen the federal channels serving T-18, T-30, and T-5 in Seattle. Support the feasibility study on deepening channels in Tacoma Harbor. PUGET SOUND RESTORATION WELCOMING AND COMPETITIVE IMMIGRATION POLICIES Support increased federal resources for Puget Sound and Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) restoration, We will be a leading voice on immigration policies that including funding to support habitat restoration, ensure the port, its partners and its customers have the to manage predation of Chinook and other species workforce to succeed in the global economy, and that critical to SRKW recovery, to help cleanup legacy immigrants and refugees are fully welcomed into the sources of contaminants that affect SRKW, and to opportunities that our region's economy provides. manage stormwater runoff. Support appropriations for the Puget Sound Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration HIRAM M. CHITTENDEN LOCKS FUNDING Project, the National Estuary Program, the Puget Sound Support funding for continued federal operation and Geographic Program and the Pacific Coastal Salmon maintenance of the locks, as well as additional funding Recovery Fund. for priority, non-routine maintenance. ADDITIONAL PRIORITY ISSUE AREAS DIESEL EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS, DERA, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION ALTERNATIVE FUELS Partner with federal agencies to improve human Support authorization and full funding for the EPA trafficking prevention and intervention efforts. Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program, which provides funding for emissions reduction PEBBLE MINE AT BRISTOL BAY programs. Advocate for federal programs that support The EPA has determined the proposed Pebble Mine electrification and alternative fuel use at ports. at Bristol Bay would jeopardize one of the world's last Encourage the establishment of international standards wild salmon nurseries, a finding the fishing industry has and strategies to reduce maritime sector emissions endorsed. The Port of Seattle opposes mining activity through the International Maritime Organization. and other development proposals in the Bristol Bay OIL TRAIN SAFETY watershed that put Bristol Bay fisheries at risk. Support efforts to increase oil train safety standards OFFSHORE DRILLING and to provide resources to communities to address Offshore drilling threatens our state's fishing and tourism hazardous fuel incidents. industries and puts wildlife habitat at risk. The Port of JONES ACT Seattle opposes offshore oil and gas drilling in both state and federal waters off the coastline of Washington state. Support the Jones Act and its crucial role in providing the institutional framework that helps keep the U.S. domestic maritime industry viable. Maintain limited flexibility to For more information on the Port of Seattle's grant waivers from Jones Act regulations in extraordinary federal legislative agenda, contact: cases when domestic shipping capacity is insufficient to Ryan McFarland respond to a given need and when Puget Sound domestic Port of Seattle maritime stakeholders validate that a waiver is necessary Federal Government Relations Manager to support the vitality of their industry. (206) 787-3014 | McFarland.R@portseattle.org STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR PORT Sign up for email and Te xtupdates at our web page or follow us on social media www.portseattle.org/sub scribe | @PortofSeattle | @FlySEA Last updated 7/31/2020
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