Mark Kirk: “The Conferees recognize the progress achieved over the last year by the parties involved in the Waukegan Harbor project.…”

“The Conferees recognize the progress achieved over the last year by the parties involved in the Waukegan Harbor project. However, it is important that this fiscal year the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finishes its requirements so next year dredging of the Inner Harbor may begin, such as finishing the Comprehensive Dredging Management Plan, the National Environmental Protection Act requirements, and Plans and Specifications. All of these requirements must be completed for dredging work to begin on the Inner Harbor. Once final dredging is concluded, the Harbor can be considered for delisting as an Area of Concern by the International Joint Commission. The Conferees urge the Chicago District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue working towards a final resolution of cleaning of the Harbor.”