PNWA Summer Conference registration opens Monday!
Looking for an opportunity to gather current information on Northwest navigation, energy, environmental and trade issues and network with other PNWA members in a scenic location? PNWA's summer conference is on the horizon!
PNWA Summer Conference
June 24th-26th, 2013
Conference at Maple Hall
Lodging at La Conner Channel Lodge & Country Inn
Registration fee: $360 before June 3rd ($385 after June 3rd)
Registration for this event opens on Monday, April 15th. You can register by clicking here or by calling (503) 234-8550.
This year's event will be located in beautiful La Conner, Washington. The conference will take place at Maple Hall. For lodging, PNWA has negotiated discounted room rates at the La Conner Channel Lodge and Country Inn. These rates will be offered until June 3rd on a first come, first served basis. To make your hotel reservation at the discounted rate, please call 1-888-466-4113.
We need your sponsorship to make this event the best yet! If you are interested in sponsorship, please click here for more information or contact Natalie Whitlock. Sponsors receive ample recognition throughout the event as well as our website and newsletter. Thank you for your support.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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MARAD accepting applications for Small Shipyard Grants Program
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is now accepting applications for the Small Shipyard Grants Program. There is currently $9,457,986 in grant funds available for capital and related improvements to qualified shipyard facilities.
In the past this grant program has been highly competitive and resulted in grants averaging $1 million each. For more information click here to read the notice announcing the program. Interested parties must submit their applications before May 28th.
If you have questions about this program, please contact David Heller or call 202-366-5737.
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Upcoming public meeting regarding TWIC Reader Rule - May 2nd
The public is invited to attend a meeting with the U.S. Coast Guard regarding a new Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) reader rule. The newly proposed rule would require certain types of vessels and all Group A facilities to use TWIC readers, but would allow Groups B and C facilities to continue spot checking TWIC cards (previous proposals would have required all types of facilities to use the readers).
For more information on the meeting, click here to read the rule text or contact LCDR Gregory Callaghan, Commandant (CG-FAC-2) at (202) 372-1168. In addition, public comments on the rule may be submitted until May 21, 2013. Comments must reference docket number USCG-2007-28915 and may be submitted using any of the following methods:
- Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov
- Fax: 202-493-2251
- Mail: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001
- Hand delivery: Same as mail address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329.
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