It's unfortunate that Federal agencies that are subject to cargo preference have blocked MARAD from even writing, much less implementing, the cargo preference enforcement regulations Congress mandated in 2009.
Graves criticizes federal agencies for hindering MARAD's enforcement of cargo preference regulations.
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I have long been concerned that the current river management incorrectly prioritizes fish and wildlife over the protection of people and property.
we have to ensure that the regulatory burdens and confusion over guidance are removed in order to efficiently administer the infrastructure programs.
slow execution of contracts and confusing guidance documents have the very real risk of delaying critical transportation projects
we have to ensure that every dollar from the IIJA counts and is directed towards projects that safely and efficiently move people, move goods, and prepare our supply chain for, obviously, the future challenges that we are going to have.
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