For Immediate Release On Wednesday, June 21, the White House announced its intent to nominate Rear Admiral (U.S. Navy, ret.) Mark Buzby as the Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the U.S. Department of Transportation. Transportation Institute commends the Administration on their selection of Admiral Buzby, an experienced... read more →
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We write in response to your request for comments on negotiating objectives regarding modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with Canada and Mexico published in the Federal Register on May 23, 2017. Request for Comments on Negotiating Objectives Regarding Modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico... read more →
Jun
05
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as the Jones Act, is the fundamental law of the U.S. maritime industry. On the 97th anniversary of the enactment of the Jones Act, here are five things you should know about this key piece of legislation. (1) The Jones Act is... read more →
May
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Daniel K. Inouye Institute honored U.S. Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island on Wednesday, May 17 for his long-standing support of the American maritime industry. Joined by dozens of maritime and Senate leaders, Sen. Reed received the Daniel K. Inouye Maritime Guardian Award for his strong... read more →
Mar
06
The United States has been a leader in alleviating hunger around the world for more than 60 years. Through a variety of programs under the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Americans have been helping to feed billions of hungry people around the world... read more →
Nov
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For Immediate Release Transportation Institute applauds the nomination of Elaine L. Chao as the United States Secretary of Transportation. Secretary Chao brings a wealth of crucial experience to the job, including her service as Secretary of Labor, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Chairwoman of the Federal Maritime... read more →
May
09
Study: The Jones Act and Homeland Security in the 21st Century Blueprint to Mariner: A Guide to USCG licensing for Navy Personnel Ballast Water Rule Changes Will Work Sailing to the Fight, Marching to Victory Jones Act a Lifeline for Puerto Rico and Even Bigger Booster for U.S. National Security... read more →
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PROPOSED RULEMAKINGS None FINAL RULEMAKINGS November 27, 2018 In accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, this final rule provides the 2018 inflation adjustment to civil penalty amounts that may be imposed for violations of certain DOT regulations. This rule also finalizes the... read more →
Feb
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CORPS OF ENGINEERING November 26, 2018 Agency Notice – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island and Chicago Districts, have developed “the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS)—Brandon Road Integrated Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)—Will County, Illinois,” (Final GLMRIS-Brandon Road Report & EIS). The... read more →