Changes to Small Port Dredging: New Rules for Corps of Engineers
This bill modifies the criteria used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for dredging small ports. Now, a port must handle at least 500,000 tons of cargo annually to be considered for dredging. This change could impact the accessibility and costs of maritime transport in smaller communities.
Key points
Establishes a minimum tonnage requirement of 500,000 tons per year for small ports to qualify for dredging by the Corps of Engineers.
Port authorities will be responsible for calculating and submitting tonnage data to the Corps of Engineers.
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