NOR'WESTER NEWSLETTER ISSUE #459                                                                    

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May 9th, 2013
In This Issue:
PNWA HMTF policies modified
TIGER 2013 Port Outreach Seminar scheduled for May 10th
ASCE Ports '13 Conference registration open
Register today for PNWA's Summer Conference!

PNWA HMTF policies modified 

 

Today PNWA's Executive Committee voted in favor of adopting a modified policy regarding the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF). Several PNWA member ports worked together to create the new policy, which will allow PNWA to support multiple proposals for addressing a fix for the HMTF.

Prior to making these changes to PNWA's policies, members were asked to complete a survey indicating their opinion of the changes. The survey responses were overwhelmingly in favor of the changes, which were then voted on by the Executive Committee and approved for adoption.

To view PNWA's updated Policies and Projects document, please click here.

If you would like more information, please contact Kristin Meira.

TIGER 2013 Port Outreach Seminar scheduled for May 10th   

 

As previously reported, applications for TIGER 2013 grants will be accepted until June 3rd. The U.S. Department of Transportation will be offering an online seminar tailored to ports regarding the application process on May 10th. Details are as follows:

TIGER 2013 Port Outreach Seminar
Friday, May 10th 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT      

The seminar is free, how ever you must preregister and space is limited. Click here to register for this event. If you have questions, please contact the National Highway Institute at (703) 235-0500.

ASCE Ports '13 Conference registration open 

 

The Ports '13 Conference, presented by the American Society of Civil Engineers will take place at the Sheraton Hotel in Seattle, WA on August 25-28, 2013. For more information or to register for this event, please click on the link below.  

 

http://content.asce.org/conferences/ports2013/index.html   

 

Please note that PNWA members will receive a discounted registration fee of $675 for the conference due to PNWA's cooperative organization status.

Register today for PNWA's Summer Conference!  

 

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)

 

Join the conversation on Northwest navigation, energy, environmental and trade issues and network with other PNWA members in a scenic location. Register for this event 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!