American Offshore Worker Fairness Act

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Maritime Commission, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 6865: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022: provisions related to manning and crewing for certain vessels, vehicles, and structures H.R. 6728: American Offshore Worker Fairness Act: all provisions of the bill. S. 3705: American Offshore Worker Fairness Act: all provisions of the bill. General Discussions Related to MAR (no specific Bill #): Jones Act

Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Draft legislation regarding oil and gas infrastructure; draft legislation to streamline regulatory permitting; HR 6728 American Offshore Worker Fairness Act; S ___ Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022; S 3705 American Offshore Worker Fairness Act; 80 Fed. Reg. 22148 Oil and Gas Leasing; Royalty on Production, Rental Payments, Minimum Acceptable Bids, Bonding Requirements, and Civil Penalty Assessments; 81 Fed. Reg. 25888 Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-Blowout Preventer Systems and Well Control, Final Rule; 82 Fed. Reg. 29212 Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico; 83 Fed. Reg. 829 Notice of Availability of the 2019-2024 Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas leasing Program and Notice of Intent to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - 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. H.R. 7776 / S.A. 5499 - James M. Inhofe 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. 2617 / S. 4659 et. al - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Advocacy on behalf of maritime program funding, including for for Maritime Security Program, MARAD, and the Tanker Security Program. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 9548 / No Senate Companion - Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act - Discussions with staff regarding the legislation. Advocacy in support of the legisiation. No House Companion / S. 5090 - Cargo Preference Reporting Act - Discussions with staff regarding history of reporting issues with cargo preference. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 9102 / No Senate Companion - Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions within the legislation. Advocacy in support of 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 -- 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

H.R. 6865: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022: provisions related to manning and crewing for certain vessels, vehicles, and structures H.R. 6728: American Offshore Worker Fairness Act: all provisions of the bill. S. 3705: American Offshore Worker Fairness Act: all provisions of the bill. General Discussions Related to MAR (no specific Bill #): Jones Act

Client expense: $1,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Draft legislation to establish more efficient leasing of federal lands under the Bureau of Lands Management Program; HR 9087 To restart onshore and offshore oil and gas leasing, streamline permitting for energy infrastructure, ensure transparency in energy development on Federal lands, and for other purposes; HR 4372 Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes (provisions related to fees for oil and gas activities on federal lands and waters; decommissioning costs and fees related to BOEM & BSEE inspections); HR 6728 American Offshore Worker Fairness Act; HR 8262 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; S __ Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022; S 3705 American Offshore Worker Fairness Act; 80 Fed. Reg. 22148 Oil and Gas Leasing; Royalty on Production, Rental Payments, Minimum Acceptable Bids, Bonding Requirements, and Civil Penalty Assessments; 81 Fed. Reg. 84612 Notice of Availability of the 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program; 82 Fed. Reg. 29212 Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico; 82 Fed. Reg. 30886 Request for Information and Comments on the Preparation of the 2019-2024 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; 83 Fed. Reg. 31343 Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf - Blowout Preventer Systems and Well Control Revisions; 83 Fed. Reg. 829 Notice of Availability of the 2019-2024 Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas leasing Program and Notice of Intent to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; efforts relating to BLM lease sales and permits.

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

Issues relating to offshore wind energy, including S 3705 - Offshore Worker Fairness Act and H.R. 6728 - Offshore Worker Fairness Act

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 6865: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022: provisions related to manning and crewing for certain vessels, vehicles, and structures H.R. 6728: American Offshore Worker Fairness Act: all provisions of the bill. S. 3705: American Offshore Worker Fairness Act: all provisions of the bill. General Discussions Related to MAR (no specific Bill #): Jones Act

Client expense: $2,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 6728, S 3705--American Offshore Worker Fairness Act--Provisions related to offshore energy development

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: SENATE

HR 6728 American Offshore Worker Fairness Act; HR 8262 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 (EPA appropriations and report language, provisions related to decommissioning costs and fees related to BOEM & BSEE inspections, provisions related to offshore leasing); S 3705 American Offshore Worker Fairness Act; 79 Fed. Reg. 27066 Implementing changes to the regulations for designating critical habitat; 80 Fed. Reg. 22148 Oil and Gas Leasing: Royalty on Production, Rental Payments, Minimum Acceptable Bids, Bonding Requirements, and Civil Penalty Assessments; 82 Fed. Reg. 29212 Taking and Importing Marine Mammals: Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico; 82 Fed. Reg. 30886 Request for Information and Comments on the Preparation of the 2019-2024 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program; 83 Fed. Reg. 829 Notice of Availability of the 2019-2024 Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas leasing Program and Notice of Intent to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; efforts concerning access to domestic supplies of oil and natural gas.

Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Advocacy in support of the legislation. No House Companion / S.4257 - 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. H.R. 6865 / Senate Draft - Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding a variety of provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 7775 / No Senate Companion - Water Resources Development Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding a variety of provisions. H.R. 7900 / Senate Draft - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions, advocacy against amendments, advocacy in support of inclusion of H.R. 6865 within the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 8294 / Senate Draft - 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 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 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 concerns with the effects of COVID. Ligado Order Recession - 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 OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development, including issues regarding Customs and Border Protection guidance on OCSLA and the Jones Act in regards to off-shore wind installations. 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. Supply Chain Issues - Discussions with staff and members about the on-going national issues with supply chains, the lack of relationship between those supply chain issues and the Jones Act and the U.S.-flag fleet in general, and potential legislative fixes to address it. United States Virgin Islands Second Registry - Discussions with staff and members, advocacy in opposition to the creation of a second US-Flag registry via the Virgin Islands.

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.

H.R. 6865: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022: provisions related to manning and crewing for certain vessels, vehicles, and structures H.R. 6728: American Offshore Worker Fairness Act: all provisions of the bill. S. 3705: American Offshore Worker Fairness Act: all provisions of the bill. General Discussions Related to MAR (no specific Bill #): Jones Act

Client expense: $1,870,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation. No House Companion / S.3270 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill, including the Elijah Cummings Ship American Act, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 2471 / No Direct Senate Companion (multiple Senate bills combined) - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation H.R. 4886 / S. 3580 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding issues related to U.S.-flag companies that could be impacted by the legislation. 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. H.R. 6864 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts to U.S.-flag fleet. H.R. 6865 / Senate Draft - Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding a variety of provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 6866 / No Senate Companion - Safer Seas Act - Discussions with staff over issues relating to the merchant marine and handling of sexual assault and sexual harassment issues aboard U.S.-flag vessels. H.R. 7131 / No Senate Companion - Great Lakes Authority Act - Discussions with members and staff regarding the legislation. H.R. 7171 / N Senate Companion - American LNG First Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 7344 / No Senate Companion - Ports Not Windmills Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 7456 / S. 3807 - SHIP IT Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation's Jones Act waivers. S. 3816 / No House Companion - Marine Highway Promotion Act - Advocacy in support of the legislation. S. 4040 / No House Companion - Ship Agent Licensure Act of 2022 - Discussion with staff regarding potential impacts on U.S.-flag fleet. 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, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act. 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 concerns with the effects of COVID. Ligado Order Recession - 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 22 - 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. Nominations - Discussions with staff regarding timing and questions for nominees for maritime related posts within the Federal government requiring Senate confirmation. Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development, including issues regarding Customs and Border Protection guidance on OCSLA and the Jones Act in regards to off-shore wind installations. 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. Supply Chain Issues - Discussions with staff and members about the on-going national issues with supply chains, the lack of relationship between those supply chain issues and the Jones Act and the U.S.-flag fleet in general, and potential legislative fixes to address it. Tanker Security Program Authorization - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable. United States Virgin Islands Second Registry - Discussions with staff and members, advocacy in opposition to the creation of a second US-Flag registry via the Virgin Islands.

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 2021/2022 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). 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.

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