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Arctic Report September 7, 2016

September 7, 2016 By Andrea Wagner In Congress, House Committee Hearing, Infrastructure, National Security, State of Alaska, Traditional Knowledge, U.S. Coast Guard No Comments

The House subcommittees for Coast Guard & Marine Transportation and Water Resources & Environment held a joint hearing on Sept. 7 to discuss the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, and U.S. Coast Guard maritime navigation programs and initiatives.
The hearing focused on charting, accurate navigational aids, and the potential rise of “e-navigation.” New electronic navigation technologies could change maritime transportation functions dramatically, and also pose new risks to the system.

Committee on Science, Space, & Technology Full Committee Hearing – Paris Climate Promise: A Bad Deal for America

February 2, 2016 By Andrea Wagner In Climate Change & Environment, Congress, House Committee Hearing, International Relations No Comments

February 2, 2016 – 2318 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC In his opening statement, Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) said President Obama’s costly new electricity regulations—a cornerstone of the United […]

House Committee on Foriegn Affairs Joint Subcommittee hearing on Charting the Arctic: Security, Economic, and Resource Opportunities

November 17, 2015 By Andrea Wagner In Climate Change & Environment, Congress, Economic Development, Energy, House Committee Hearing, Infrastructure, International Relations, Maritime, National Security, Natural Resource Extraction, Public-Private Partnerships, Science & Research, Shipping, State of Alaska, Transportation, U.S. Coast Guard No Comments

November 17, 2015 – Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC The House Committee on Foreign Affairs held a joint subcommittee hearing “Charting the Arctic: Security, Economic, and Resource Opportunities” where […]

House Committee on Transport Subcommitte on Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation hearing "U.S. Coast Guard Overview"

April 15, 2015 By Andrea Wagner In Congress, House Committee Hearing, Maritime, U.S. Coast Guard No Comments

April 15, 2015 – Washington, DC The House Subcommittee on Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation held an overview hearing on the U.S. Coast Guard’s missions on April 15. Testifying before […]