American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022

Issues related to the global supply chain; Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (P.L.117-146); S.3586, Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022; H.R.6864, Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R.8243, American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitoring of implementation, funding awards and grant opportunities from transportation and other infrastructure programs in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Issues are of interest to local government clients of Robertson, Monagle and Eastaugh. Monitoring of DOT FY 2022 grant opportunities and awards (BUILD/RAISE Act, INFRA grants, Port Infrastructure Development, Small Shipyard Grants, Bridge Investment, Rural Ferry, PROTECT, Safe Streets For All, Bridge Investment, Airport Terminals, Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program) of interest to firm's local government clients. Tracking and reporting on Federal Maritime Commission regulatory implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. Tracking of complaints filed at the FMC on ocean carrier practices. Tracking of HR 3114 - the Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2022. Monitoring a various legislative proposals to exempt vessel shipment of cargo from the Jones Act on behalf of firm client the Transportation Institute. Tracking of the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act(S. 3705 & HR 6728) legislation that would tighten the rules on use of foreign-flagged vessels to service energy platforms off the U.S. coast. Monitoring of S. 3196 -- Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act -- to improve sexual assault/harassment protections and reporting for merchant mariners and trainees working on on U.S. flag vessels -- and their inclusion in the Coast Guard title of the FY 2023 NDAA. Monitoring of State Department activities and policy development regarding the U.S. position at COP27. Monitoring of HR 8243, America Port Access Privileges Act. Tracking of new EPA port emissions reduction grant program funding established in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

HR 1819/S 707: Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 S 576: Great lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021 S 2818 - Cruising for Alaska Workforce Act HR 6728 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act HR 6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 HR 6866 - Safer Seas Act HR 7900 - Defense Authorizations Act for FY'23 HR 8243 - American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022 HR 8294 - Department of Transportation Appropriations for FY'23 H. Con. Res 92 - to waive certain cargo preference shipping requirements S. Con Res 38 - to waive certain cargo preference shipping requirements

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization Tanker Security Program S.707 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 H.R.3114 - Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2021 S.3367 - Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act S.3365 - Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act S.3270 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act of 2022 S.3262 - FREIGHT Act H.R.5886 - Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act H.R.6866 - Safer Seas Act S. 3586 - Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act S.4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.Con.Res.92 - Declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. S.Con.Res.37 - A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. S.Con.Res.38 - A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. H.R.8243 - American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022 H.R.7776 - Water Resources Development Act of 2022 S.4999 - A bill to provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona S.4842 - A bill to require the United States Coast Guard to implement new rules for Merchant Marine credentialing for veterans and members of the Uniformed Services, and for other purposes. S.4802 - A bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.

Port issues affecting the produce industry; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations; H.R.4996 Ocean Shipping Reform Act; H.R. 8243 American Port Access Privileges Act [Rebeckah Adcock did not lobby the Administration this lobby cycle]

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Issues related to the global supply chain; H.R.4996, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021; S.3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022; S.3586, Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022; H.R.6864, Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R.8243, American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Issues related to Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT). USACE studies. Water Resources Development Act (P.L. 116-260) implementation. DOT discretionary grant programs. Issues related to Coast Guard base expansion. Issues related to port congestion. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (P.L. 117-81). Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (H.R.6885/ S.4802). Issues related to underwater noise. Legislation to establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals (H.R.6987). Issues related to Green Corridors. Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (S.4357). Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). American Port Access Privileges Act (H.R.8243). Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act (S.3850). Clean Shipping Act of 2022 (H.R.8336). Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (H.R.7776/S.4137).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Advocacy in support of the legislation. No House Companion / S.4357 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill. H.R. 5706 / No Senate Companion - Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 5964 / S. 3196 - Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 6728 / S. 3705 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with members and staff regarding issues with the offshore fleet and potential impacts on the offshore wind industry. No House Companion / S. 4842 - Military to Mariners Act of 2022 - Discussion with staff regarding the provisions of the legislation. H.R. 6865 / S. 4802 - Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding a variety of provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 7900 / S.A. 5499 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions, advocacy against amendments, advocacy in support of inclusion of MARAD reauthorization, Coast Guard reauthorization and Water Resources Development Act in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 8243 / No Senate Companion - American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding MSP and other provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 8294 / S. 4663 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime funding levels and provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation H. Con. Res. 92 / S. Con. Res 37 / S. Con. Res 38 - Concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to Russian invasion of Ukraine, etc. - Discussions with staff regarding cargo preference and the impact a waiver would have on maritime labor, advocacy in opposition to the legislation H.R. 9086 / No Senate Companion - Bill to exempt vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico and areas affected by Hurricane Fiona from the Jones Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 9118 / No Senate Companion - Bill to waive PVSA requirements for some ships in Alaska coastwise trade - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security, opposition to Ukraine related waivers Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers. Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase. Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Issues in the Fleet - Discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault on ships in the U.S.-flag fleet, and potential legislative steps to address it. Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.

Monitoring of implementation, funding awards and grant opportunities from transportation and other infrastructure programs in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Issues are of interest to local government clients of Robertson, Monagle and Eastaugh. Monitoring of DOT FY 2022 grant opportunities and awards (BUILD/RAISE Act, INFRA grants, Port Infrastructure Development, Small Shipyard Grants, Bridge Investment, Rural Ferry, PROTECT, Safe Streets For All, Bridge Investment, Airport Terminals, Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program) of interest to firm's local government clients. Tracking and reporting on Federal Maritime Commission regulatory implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. Tracking of complaints filed at the FMC on ocean carrier practices. Tracking of HR 3114 - the Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2022. Monitoring a various legislative proposals to exempt vessel shipment of cargo from the Jones Act on behalf of firm client the Transportation Institute. Tracking of the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act(S. 3705 & HR 6728) legislation that would tighten the rules on use of foreign-flagged vessels to service energy platforms off the U.S. coast. Monitoring of S. 3196 -- Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act -- to improve sexual assault/harassment protections and reporting for merchant mariners and trainees working on on U.S. flag vessels. Monitoring of State Department activities and policy development regarding the U.S. position at COP27. Monitoring of HR 8243, America Port Access Privileges Act. Tracking of new EPA port emissions reduction grant program funding established in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

HR 1819/S 707: Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 S 576: Great lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021 S 2818 - Cruising for Alaska Workforce Act HR 6728 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act HR 6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 HR 6866 - Safer Seas Act HR 7900 - Defense Authorizations Act for FY'23 HR 8243 - American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022 HR 8294 - Department of Transportation Appropriations for FY'23 H. Con. Res 92 - to waive certain cargo preference shipping requirements S. Con Res 38 - to waive certain cargo preference shipping requirements

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Port Performance Data Jones Act Harbor Maintenance Tax Cargo Preference Merchant Marine Recruitment Practices Transportation Worker Identification Credential Food for Peace Program Maritime Security Program Port and Maritime Infrastructure Investments Port Security Longshore Collective Bargaining Port Automation Dredging MARAD Reauthorization Coast Guard Reauthorization Tanker Security Program S.707 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 H.R.3114 - Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2021 S.3367 - Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act S.3365 - Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act S.3270 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act of 2022 S.3262 - FREIGHT Act H.R.5886 - Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act H.R.6866 - Safer Seas Act H.R.6865 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 H.R.4996/S.3580 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 S. 3586 - Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act S.4357 - Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 H.Con.Res.92 - Declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. S.Con.Res.37 - A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. S.Con.Res.38 - A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code. H.R.8243 - American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022 H.R.7776 - Water Resources Development Act of 2022

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

USACE studies. Issues related to the Port Infrastructure Development Program. Issues related to the Harbor Maintenance Tax. Freight Mobility. Issues related to Coast Guard base expansion. Issues related to port congestion. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376). FREIGHT Act (S.3262). National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (P.L. 117-81). Ocean Shipping Reform Act (P.L. 117-146). America COMPETES Act (H.R.4521). U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S.1260). Issues related to Marine Highways. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (H.R.6885). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, (P.L. 117-103). FY23 Transportation Appropriations (H.R. 8294). FY23 Energy and Water Appropriations (H.R. 8255). FY23 Interior Appropriations (H.R. 8262). Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (S.4357). American Port Access Privileges Act (H.R.8243).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), White House Office

Issues related to the global supply chain; H.R.4996, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021; S.3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022; S.3586, Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022; H.R.6864, Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act; H.R.8243, American Port Access Privileges Act of 2022.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Monitoring of implementation, funding awards and grant opportunities from transportation and other infrastructure programs in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Issues are of interest to local government clients of Robertson, Monagle and Eastaugh. Monitoring of DOT FY 2022 grant opportunities and awards (BUILD/RAISE Act, INFRA grants, Port Infrastructure Development, Small Shipyard Grants) of interest to firm's local government clients. Reporting and advocacy on behalf of Maersk and APL regarding hearings/legislation on management of the supply chain. Reporting and advocacy concerning legislation to alter and reform ocean carrier shipping practices and Federal Maritime Commission oversight of those practices (HR 4996 -- Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021; S. 3580 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022), including addition of the legislation to unrelated legislation (HR 4521, United States Innovation & Competion Act). Tracking of complaints filed at the FMC on ocean carrier practices. Tracking of HR 3114 - the Longshore and Harbor Workers COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2022. Monitoring a various legislative proposals to exempt vessel shipment of cargo from the Jones Act on behalf of firm client the Transportation Institute. Tracking of the American Offshore Worker Fairness Act(S. 3705 & HR 6728) legislation that would tighten the rules on use of foreign-flagged vessels to service energy platforms off the U.S. coast. Monitoring of S. 3196 -- Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act -- to improve sexual assault/harassment protections and reporting for merchant mariners and trainees working on on U.S. flag vessels. Monitoring of State Department activities and policy development regarding the U.S. position at COP27. Monitoring of HR 8243, America Port Access Privileges Act.