MR. SEBASTIAN O'KELLY

Advocacy for Federal marine fisheries research, salmon and data collection funding on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh client Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission as part of the FY 2023 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills and inclusion in the final FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Tracking of regulatory and legislative developments to protect marine mammals on the West Coast. Monitoring of fisheries and oceans-related provisions contained in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, grant opportunities and funding awards. Support for funding for EIS on West Coast Whale interactions with Dungeness crab gear. Monitoring of NOAA marine mammal research permit issuance for firm client Alaska Sealife Center. Monitoring of funding for marine mammal rescue in NOAA fisheries and USFWS funding accounts and awards. Support for inclusion of wildlife response for oil spill protection planning in Western Alaska in the House and Senate Coast Guard reauthorization bills (HR 6865/S 4802) and inclusion in the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: HR 6865

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: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: HR 8243

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: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: S. 3196

Advocacy and reporting on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh clients Petersburg and Wrangell Boroughs on Alaska Landless Villages issues (S. 3269/HR 3231). Tracking of Department of Interior historical review of U.S. Indian Boarding Schools.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: S. 3269

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: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: S. 3705

Advocacy for Federal marine fisheries research, salmon and data collection funding on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh client Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission as part of the FY 2023 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills and inclusion in the final FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Tracking of regulatory and legislative developments to protect marine mammals on the West Coast. Monitoring of fisheries and oceans-related provisions contained in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, grant opportunities and funding awards. Support for funding for EIS on West Coast Whale interactions with Dungeness crab gear. Monitoring of NOAA marine mammal research permit issuance for firm client Alaska Sealife Center. Monitoring of funding for marine mammal rescue in NOAA fisheries and USFWS funding accounts and awards. Support for inclusion of wildlife response for oil spill protection planning in Western Alaska in the House and Senate Coast Guard reauthorization bills (HR 6865/S 4802) and inclusion in the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: S 4802

● Provide Client with information related to passage of the NDAA which included the 2022 Coast Guard Authorization Bills (HR 6865/S 4802); and addressed the retroactive liability provisions for the CA dive boat Conception accident as well as changes in sexual assault/harassment protections and procedures for vessel crew. ● Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including: the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries: the 30x30 conservation provision; and the reauthorization of the MSFMCA (HR 4690) ● Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client ● Monitor and report on offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast ● Report to Client on Marine Mammal Protection Act provisions contained in the NDAA to expand MMPA protections for large whales ● Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels on the West Coast ●Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including sea otter reintroduction ● Monitor & report to Client on US Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes Monitor and report to Client on US Coast Guard final rule on survival raft equipment requirements

Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000

Matched citations: HR 4690

● Provide Client with information related to passage of the NDAA which included the 2022 Coast Guard Authorization Bills (HR 6865/S 4802); and addressed the retroactive liability provisions for the CA dive boat Conception accident as well as changes in sexual assault/harassment protections and procedures for vessel crew. ● Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including: the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries: the 30x30 conservation provision; and the reauthorization of the MSFMCA (HR 4690) ● Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client ● Monitor and report on offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast ● Report to Client on Marine Mammal Protection Act provisions contained in the NDAA to expand MMPA protections for large whales ● Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels on the West Coast ●Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including sea otter reintroduction ● Monitor & report to Client on US Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes Monitor and report to Client on US Coast Guard final rule on survival raft equipment requirements

Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000

Matched citations: HR 6865

● Provide Client with information related to passage of the NDAA which included the 2022 Coast Guard Authorization Bills (HR 6865/S 4802); and addressed the retroactive liability provisions for the CA dive boat Conception accident as well as changes in sexual assault/harassment protections and procedures for vessel crew. ● Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including: the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries: the 30x30 conservation provision; and the reauthorization of the MSFMCA (HR 4690) ● Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client ● Monitor and report on offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast ● Report to Client on Marine Mammal Protection Act provisions contained in the NDAA to expand MMPA protections for large whales ● Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels on the West Coast ●Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including sea otter reintroduction ● Monitor & report to Client on US Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes Monitor and report to Client on US Coast Guard final rule on survival raft equipment requirements

Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000

Matched citations: S 4802

Monitoring and reporting on outcome of FY 2023 Federal programmatic and Congressionally-Directed Spending appropriations requests as part of the Fy 2023 Omninbus Appropriations Bill for Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh Alaska local government clients Aleutians East Borough, Kodiak Island Borough, Petersburg Borough, Wrangell City/Borough, City of Unalaska, City of Kodiak, City of Seward, and City of Whittier. Requests encompass funding for public infrastructure, transportation, harbor, hospital, flood control, sewer & water, community facilities, economic development projects, and Federal land revenue sharing/compensation programs such as PILT, Secure Rural Schools and the National Wildlife Refuge Fund. Tracking and reporting on legislation, as well as agency funding awards and implementation guidance, to address the Covid-19 pandemic, including the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the CARES Act,, the COVID relief title of HR 133 -- Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, and the American Rescue Plan Act, with a focus on provisions addressing public health and hospital funding, state, local and tribal government (SALT) relief, local government use of funds, education funding, small business relief, (Paycheck Protection Program & SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans), transportation funding, restaurant relief and fisheries disaster relief. Tracking of Dept of Treasury and other Federal Department/agency implementing guidance and FAQs. Support for legislation to make eligibility changes to enable consolidated city/borough governments to receive COVID relief under county/borough derived formula (included in final FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill). Reporting on agency funding awards to local government clients. Monitoring of implementation, grant opportunities and funding awards from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: HR 133

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: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: HR 3114

Advocacy and reporting on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh clients Petersburg and Wrangell Boroughs on Alaska Landless Villages issues (S. 3269/HR 3231). Tracking of Department of Interior historical review of U.S. Indian Boarding Schools.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: HR 3231

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: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: HR 6728

Advocacy for Federal marine fisheries research, salmon and data collection funding on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh client Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission as part of the FY 2023 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills and inclusion in the final FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Tracking of regulatory and legislative developments to protect marine mammals on the West Coast. Monitoring of fisheries and oceans-related provisions contained in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, grant opportunities and funding awards. Support for funding for EIS on West Coast Whale interactions with Dungeness crab gear. Monitoring of NOAA marine mammal research permit issuance for firm client Alaska Sealife Center. Monitoring of funding for marine mammal rescue in NOAA fisheries and USFWS funding accounts and awards. Support for inclusion of wildlife response for oil spill protection planning in Western Alaska in the House and Senate Coast Guard reauthorization bills (HR 6865/S 4802) and inclusion in the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: HR 6865

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: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: HR 8243

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: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: S. 3196

Advocacy and reporting on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh clients Petersburg and Wrangell Boroughs on Alaska Landless Villages issues (S. 3269/HR 3231). Tracking of Department of Interior historical review of U.S. Indian Boarding Schools.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: S. 3269

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: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: S. 3705

Advocacy for Federal marine fisheries research, salmon and data collection funding on behalf of Robertson, Monagle & Eastaugh client Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission as part of the FY 2023 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills and inclusion in the final FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. Tracking of regulatory and legislative developments to protect marine mammals on the West Coast. Monitoring of fisheries and oceans-related provisions contained in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, grant opportunities and funding awards. Support for funding for EIS on West Coast Whale interactions with Dungeness crab gear. Monitoring of NOAA marine mammal research permit issuance for firm client Alaska Sealife Center. Monitoring of funding for marine mammal rescue in NOAA fisheries and USFWS funding accounts and awards. Support for inclusion of wildlife response for oil spill protection planning in Western Alaska in the House and Senate Coast Guard reauthorization bills (HR 6865/S 4802) and inclusion in the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $70,000

Matched citations: S 4802

● Provide Client with information related to passage of the NDAA which included the 2022 Coast Guard Authorization Bills (HR 6865/S 4802); and addressed the retroactive liability provisions for the CA dive boat Conception accident as well as changes in sexual assault/harassment protections and procedures for vessel crew. ● Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including: the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries: the 30x30 conservation provision; and the reauthorization of the MSFMCA (HR 4690) ● Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client ● Monitor and report on offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast ● Report to Client on Marine Mammal Protection Act provisions contained in the NDAA to expand MMPA protections for large whales ● Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels on the West Coast ●Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including sea otter reintroduction ● Monitor & report to Client on US Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes Monitor and report to Client on US Coast Guard final rule on survival raft equipment requirements

Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000

Matched citations: HR 4690

● Provide Client with information related to passage of the NDAA which included the 2022 Coast Guard Authorization Bills (HR 6865/S 4802); and addressed the retroactive liability provisions for the CA dive boat Conception accident as well as changes in sexual assault/harassment protections and procedures for vessel crew. ● Continue monitoring and reporting on fisheries and oceans-related legislation/initiatives including: the Executive Order #14008 on climate impacts to fisheries: the 30x30 conservation provision; and the reauthorization of the MSFMCA (HR 4690) ● Monitor USCG West Coast Port Access Route Study and report to Client ● Monitor and report on offshore wind lease sales by BOEM off the West Coast ● Report to Client on Marine Mammal Protection Act provisions contained in the NDAA to expand MMPA protections for large whales ● Monitor and report on MARAD Jones Act waivers granted to foreign-flagged small passenger vessels on the West Coast ●Monitor USCG, NOAA, & USFWS regulatory actions with potential impact on West Coast marine recreational fisheries, including sea otter reintroduction ● Monitor & report to Client on US Coast Guard development of electronic chart and navigational equipment regulatory changes Monitor and report to Client on US Coast Guard final rule on survival raft equipment requirements

Client expense: — · Firm income: $9,000

Matched citations: HR 6865