SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA

MAR · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries

Ongoing efforts to monitor and assist Client with strategy and advice related to the Passenger Vessel Safety Interim Rule being implemented by the USCG and the impacts on the Clients fleet of vessels Continue to monitor and help Client evaluate the 2025 final EPA ruling on CA CARB waiver provisions on commercial harbor craft engine emission standards, including application of the Congressional Review Act; ongoing search of Federal grant opportunities for vessel engine emission reduction projects Provide information to Client on NOAAs withdrawal of the vessel speed rule for protection of North Atlantic Right Whales Monitoring and reporting on USCG vessel rules and other developments Ongoing communications with Client on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries and OSW energy development in the region, national MRIP reform efforts, Hill staff changes, NOAAs 2023 IRA spend plan, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; MSA reauthorization; and efforts by stakeholders in other regions to reform USCG life raft requirements for fishing vessels; passenger vessel consumer protection bill; marine equipment on board vessels rule; SMS for domestic passenger vessels; cybersecurity standards for the Maritime Transportation System; new training standards for seafarers on international commercial passenger vessels; Maritime Security Advisory Committee meeting; provide information on Chumash Sanctuary Advisory Council nominations