11-04-2009, 02:07 PM
Now I know that the government isn't always the best place to look for guidance, but there must be some opportunity, real or perceived if the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee is looking into this.
http://www.joc.com/node/412319
http://www.joc.com/node/412319
Quote:Commerce Committee approves aid to U.S. marine highways'
The Maritime Administration would provide grants to develop U.S. marine highways under a bill passed by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
A portion of Maritime Administration Authorization Act of 2010 would allow Marad to provides states and other public entities with grants to capitalize short sea shipping operators along routes identified by the Department of Transportation as likely to support waterborne intermodal commerce.
The grant program is intended to mitigate congestion, save energy, reduce pollution, and improve safety and system resiliency.
Ports or terminals also would be eligible for grants to improve the cargo handling for short sea vessels.
The Marad authorization bill also establishes a development fund to pay for port infrastructure improvements.
The bill now goes to the Senate floor for consideration.
"Hamilton is really a Colossus to the anti republican party. Without numbers he is an host within himself. They have got themselves into a defile where they might be finished but too much security on the republican part will give time to his talents and indefatigableness to extricate them. We have had only middling performances to oppose to him. In truth when he comes forward there is nobody but yourself who can meet him. His adversaries having begun the attack he has the advantage of answering them and remains unanswered himself. For God's sake take up your pen and give a fundamental reply to Curtius and Camillas" - Thomas Jefferson to James Madison