I submitted comments, supported by the American Association of Port Authorities; the Shipping Chamber of America; the International Organization of Masters, Mates, and Pilots Union; and the American Pilots Association, stating that the proposed NOAA speed restrictions are dangerous to maritime workers and they will hurt our economy.
Van Drew highlights broad opposition to NOAA's speed restrictions from various maritime organizations.
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