GLDD’s Hanson added, “WIIN authorizes projects within certain parameters, final engineering and environmental approvals are still necessary before they get funded. In an early December conference call, just prior to final approval of WIIN in Congress, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) President and CEO Kurt Nagle, explained that the allowable harbor dredging depth would be increased to 50 feet (from the present 45 feet) on harbor deepening projects, which become eligible for a 75 percent federal contribution. WIIN promises even more business, as ports will now see their plans for harbor deepening realized. Cut red tape by requiring timely approvals for non-federal modifications to Corps of Engineers projects.Accelerated and broadens reforms for infrastructure project permit processing, and.(These infrastructure improvements have been proposed at the local level, in cooperation and consultation with the Corps, and have national economic and environmental benefits). Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chief’s Reports received since previous legislation (WRRDA 2014) Chief’s Reports are the final recommendations to Congress by the Corps’ Chief of Engineers for water resources infrastructure investment. Authorized needed investment in America’s ports, channels, locks, dams, and other infrastructure that supports the maritime and waterways transportation system and provides flood protection.Just before Congress dispersed for the Holidays, then-President Obama signed a pivotal piece of legislation – the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, S612. ![]() In the waning days of 2016, the outlook brightened dramatically for the big U.S.
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