U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense (DoD) Notice of funding Availability
By Tessa Andres |
The Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP) is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) new credit assistance program for non-federal dam safety projects. Through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of…
Read More Towing Vessel Firefighting Training
By Aimee Andres |
October 3, 2023: Federal Register The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a final rule to revise the training requirements for national Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements as master of towing vessels…
Read More Notice of the 101st Meeting of the Inland Waterways Users Board, October 19, 2023, Springfield, Virginia (Metro DC Area)
By Tessa Andres |
Dear Inland Waterways Industry Colleagues: The 101st meeting of the Inland Waterways Users Board is scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the Hilton Springfield Hotel, 6550 Loisdale Road, Springfield,…
Read More Request for Project Proposals Pursuant to the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, Pilot Program for Continuing Authority Projects in Small or Disadvantaged Communities-Extension of Time To Submit Proposals
By Tessa Andres |
SUMMARY: Section 165 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 directs the Secretary of the Army to implement a pilot program for carrying out projects under a continuing authority…
Read More Request for Information: Center for Maritime Innovation
By Aimee Andres |
This notice requests information from the public to assist MARAD in determining how best to organize and structure a Center for Maritime Innovation (the “Center”). MARAD authority in this area…
Read More Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education; Designation Policy Update and Notice of Opportunity To Apply for Designation for 2023
By Aimee Andres |
This notice updates the Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE) designation policy and invites eligible and qualified training entities to apply to the Maritime Administration…
Read More Potential Research and Development Areas of Interest for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Infrastructure (ARPA-I); Request for Information
By Tessa Andres |
SUMMARY: The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Infrastructure (ARPA-I) is a newly-designated agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that was authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021…
Read More Request for Comments on the Approval of a New Information Collection: Building American Production Capacity for Electric Port Equipment and Other Port Infrastructure Items
By Tessa Andres |
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of a new information collection. The proposed collection OMB 2133-NEW…
Read More Federal Register Notice: Transportation Worker Identification Credential-Facility Reader Requirement; Conforming Amendment
By Tessa Andres |
The Coast Guard is amending its Risk Group A facility regulations so that their provisions to implement Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) electronic inspection requirements by May 8, 2023, is…
Read More Request for Comments on the Approval of a New Information Collection: Building American Production Capacity for Electric Port Equipment and Other Port Infrastructure Items
By Aimee Andres |
March 2, 2023: Federal Register (full link below) Maritime Administration (MARAD), Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a notice of request for comments (RFC). The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public…
Read More As the official record of federal rules, proposed regulations, and public notices, the Federal Register often contains actions that directly impact inland river transportation. IRPT continuously monitors these filings, identifies what matters most to our industry, and immediately alerts our members to developments that affect their operations, investments, and communities. Our members can stay focused on running their businesses—because IRPT is watching Washington for them.