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MAR · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
● Participate for Client in national industry lobby effort to oppose S.4938; Client signed letter to House & Senate ahead of Senate Commerce Committee markup; advise Client on NOAAs national deregulation efforts at both the MSA RFMC and agency-level ● Provide Client with information on the Administrations national EO on sportfishing ● Provide Client with information on comment opportunity for NOAAs seafood import regulations ● Ongoing monitoring and reporting on numerous marine/oceans issues including: status of marine sanctuaries in the region, MMPA issues; fishery disaster reform; VIDA status; OSW energy development & impacts on whales; WA-AK chinook salmon status and SRKW population issues; MSA reauthorization, Hill staff changes, National Seafood Strategy/EO implementation, ESA Alaska King Salmon petition; NPFMC bycatch ● Tracking RAISE project grant implementation for upgrades to CMA/CGM Terminal in Unalaska.
Literal federal measure citations: S.4938
TRA · Transportation
Tracking and alerting client of funding opportunities available through the Dept. of Transportation Support for Captains Bay Road and water utilities projects, including FY 2026 CDS/CPF enacted results, FY 2027 CDS/CPF road project submission. Advice and communication relating to Army Corps breakwater repair issues with Unalaskas main boat harbor. Submission and tracking of FY 2027 CDS/CPF for coastal erosion project. Support for WRDA 2026 study authorization. Support for Essential Air Service funding options for Unalaska passenger air service.
ENV · Environment/Superfund
Organize and participate in meetings & communications related to EPA Brownfields/ANSCA contaminated lands programs; Support for project funding for site assessment and clean up Tracking FY 2026 CDS EPA funding award for Captains Bay waterline project
ENG · Energy/Nuclear
Tracking of funding opportunities for geothermal energy project. Submission for FY 2027 CDS.
DEF · Defense
Ongoing monitoring and reporting on military training and activities in the region Support for Unalaska as a military logistics supply and fueling depot.
HOM · Homeland Security
Research on potential homeporting of an Arctic Security Cutter.
HCR · Health Issues
Tracking of FY 2027 CDS/CPF request for health clinic equipment.
