2025 · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

Filed by K&L GATES, LLP.

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Filing overview

Type: 3rd Quarter - Report
Posted: Oct 16, 2025
Income: $140,000.00
Expenses: Not reported
Registrant: K&L GATES, LLP
Client: LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION
Filing UUID: 2604a58f-9730-4ca3-bda8-e0adcab9e179
Termination date: Not reported

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MAR · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries

Issues related to Canadian regulation of vessel ballast water and potential violation of U.S. law - no specific legislation. Issues related to United States Coast Guard and EPA development of ballast water regulations - no specific legislation. Issues related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Soo Lock project, operations and maintenance of Soo Lock, and Great Lakes Navigation System - no specific legislation. S. 524 and H.R. 427, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 - Great Lakes icebreaking, vessel traffic services, staffing and coordination, and pilotage issues. Issues related to United States Coast Guard enforcement of international vessel safety requirements.

Literal federal measure citations: S. 524, H.R. 427

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding. H.R. 1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R. 4213 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - issues related to U.S. Coast Guard funding. H.R.4553, Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Issues related to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funding.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.5371, H.R. 1, H.R. 4213, H.R.4553

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

U.S. Trade Representative Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-build ships.

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