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31 Oct 2022

The Case for an Inland River Transportation Caucus Within US Congress

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An Inland River Transportation Caucus could help inland river transportation interests that are often misunderstood and greatly undervalued.For anyone doing business on the inland river transportation system, the goal is to keep the rivers open for business, the barges moving and the landside facilities efficient in order to keep America’s supply chain strong.To accomplish this, it takes the federal agencies that are charged with operating and maintaining inland rivers to have the support of congress, the funding congress allocates and legislation passed by congress.

30 Jun 2013

US Ports Dredging FY2014: Record Grant Recommended

Following on the heels of House Committee's recommendation, U.S. Senate Subcommittee recommends record US$1-billion for FY2014 maintenance dredging. The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development completed its mark up of the fiscal 2014 appropriation bill for the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which includes a record $1 billion draw from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for maintaining America’s federal navigation channels and related infrastructure. "The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) congratulates (Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee)…

25 Jun 2013

Senate Suggests $1B for 2014 Maintenance Dredging

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development completed its mark up of the fiscal 2014 appropriation bill for the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which includes a record $1 billion draw from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for maintaining America’s federal navigation channels and related infrastructure. “AAPA congratulates (Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee) Chairman Diane Feinstein and the entire subcommittee for recognizing the importance of keeping America’s federal navigation channels accessible for the crucial movement of ocean-going freight and passenger vessels,” said Susan Monteverde, AAPA’s government relations vice president.

09 May 2013

HII Bolster Government and Customer Relations Team

John "Jay" Donnelly

Huntington Ingalls Industries made two appointments to its government and customer relations leadership team. Carolyn E. Apostolou has been named vice president for legislative affairs (Senate), and Vice Adm. John "Jay" Donnelly (U.S. Navy, Ret.) has been named vice president of program integration and assessment. Apostolou joined on April 29, and Donnelly reported on May 6. Both report to Mitchell B. Waldman, corporate vice president, government and customer relations. "Carrie and Jay come to us with several decades of experience in their respective fields," Waldman said.

07 Mar 2002

Port Industry Urges Congress To Fund Investments

During testimony today before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, port director Erik Stromberg urged Congress to provide adequate funding for deep draft navigation projects. Stromberg is executive director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority in Wilmington, N.C. He testified on behalf of the American Association of Port Authorities, a trade association representing ports in the Western Hemisphere. In his written testimony, Stromberg said U.S. ports are gravely concerned that the Administration's Fiscal Year 2003 (FY 03) budget request does not provide enough funding to keep critical navigation projects on schedule or allow for the start of new projects.

05 Apr 2002

AAPA Lobbies For Deeper Harbors

During testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, port director Erik Stromberg urged Congress to provide adequate funding for deep draft navigation projects. Mr. Stromberg is Executive Director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority in Wilmington, NC. He testified on behalf of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). In his written testimony, Mr. Stromberg said U.S. ports are gravely concerned that the Administration's Fiscal Year 2003 (FY 03) budget request does not provide enough funding to keep critical navigation projects on schedule or allow for the start of new projects.

16 Feb 2007

Mecklenborg Testifies on Behalf of WCI to House Subcommittee

Daniel P. Mecklenborg, First Vice Chairman and General Counsel of Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) (and Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Ingram Barge Company) testified today on behalf of WCI before the Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, U.S. House of Representatives. The topic of Mr. Mecklenborg’s testimony was the current status and future of the Nation’s inland waterway navigation infrastructure, including trends in the industry and the next decade’s needs. In his testimony, Mecklenborg offered recommendations for consideration as appropriations legislation is debated. Timely appropriations.

14 Feb 2007

AAPA to Ask House to Consider Dredging Needs

Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) U.S. Energy and Water Development to ask for help. In his testimony, Mr. ask members to consider the future funding needs of the U.S. larger vessels. bigger and need deeper water in which to operate,” stated Mr. McCrimmon. any dredging needs of ports beyond what is already under construction.