AAPA Sponsoring Energy Projects Seminar
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is sponsoring a its first ever seminar on new and emerging energy technologies for port and maritime industry professionals in Pensacola. Hosted by the Port of Pensacola, The Maritime Economic Development Energy Projects Seminar will take place at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front from February 24th - 25th. The seminar will focus exclusively on the benefits and challenges of investing in a variety of energy projects. “From handling components for producing electricity from wind, water…
Industry Urges Senate for Vessel Discharge Legislation
On March 13, a diverse coalition of 59 national and regional organizations representing a wide array of business, maritime and labor interests signed on to a letter to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee leadership, Chairman John Rockefeller (D-WV) and Ranking Member John Thune (R-SD), thanking them for cosponsoring S. 2094, a bill that would establish a uniform national framework for the regulation of ballast water and other vessel discharges, and urging swift Committee consideration and approval. S. 2094, introduced on March 6 by Sens. Mark Begich (D-AK) and Marco Rubio (R-FL), has 23 bipartisan co-sponsors, nearly one-quarter of the Senate.
AAPA Commends U.S. T&I Committee for Advancing Water Resources Legislation
Following an announcement today by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) President and CEO Kurt Nagle lauded the leaders of these committees for championing legislation that moves the nation closer to a final water resources bill to spur vitally needed maintenance and improvements in America’s seaport-related infrastructure and waterways. “AAPA and America’s seaports today welcomed the introduction of the Water Resources and Reform Development Act (WRRDA, H.R. 3080) in the House.
Ports Praise President’s Signing of Security Legislation
Public Port Authorities are commending President Bush for signing two key pieces of legislation that combined establish a framework for protecting the United States from maritime terrorism. The Homeland Security Act of 2002 and the Maritime Transportation Security Act were both signed into law at the White House yesterday. The new Department of Homeland Security will coordinate all border security functions, including those that will be responsible for maritime security, such as the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs Service, the Transportation Security Administration and the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Ports Applaud Signing of Security Legislation
for protecting the United States from maritime terrorism. Act were both signed into law at the White House yesterday. such as the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Security Administration and the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Transportation Security Act. the imperative task of securing our borders and our ports,” said Kurt J. Nagle, President of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). essential in protecting the vital interests of the U.S. our overall national economy and security,” Nagle continued. “U.S. AAPA, representing the interests of U.S. of the nation’s ports. enhancements in a timely and effective manner. round of port security grants.
Maritime Security Legislation Passed
Public port authorities commend Congress for passing S. environment. duck session. (D-LA), Chairman Young (R-AK), Rep. Oberstar (D-MN), and Rep. allowing this legislation to be enacted,” said Kurt J. the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). our Nation's security and economic vitality, given that U.S. from acts of terrorism. partner with the Federal government to protect America's homeland. looks forward to working closely with the U.S. the responsibility for implementing much of the Act. and nature of individual ports and facilities,” stated Kurt Nagle. - aimed at deterring maritime terrorist incidents. facility and vessel response plans. manner.
