Blank Rome LLP | USA | 12 Jun 2014
On June 10, 2014, President Obama signed into law the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (“WRRDA”) (Public Law No: 113-121). The…
Blank Rome LLP | USA | 27 Feb 2014
On February 24, 2014, the U.S. Maritime Administration (“MARAD”) published a notice in the Federal Register proposing to add new environmental policy…
Blank Rome LLP | USA | 8 Feb 2013
New Development The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) is seeking comments on draft guidance intended to assist shipowners in…
Blank Rome LLP | USA | 7 Jan 2013
The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (Pub. L. No. 112-213, December 20, 2012) (the " Act") was signed into law by President Obama on…
Blank Rome LLP | USA | 24 Jul 2012
As the November election draws closer, the main questions on everyone’s lips in Washington, DC—other than who will win the election itself—are whether Congress can enact any maritime legislation and are we about to fall off a “fiscal cliff”?
Blank Rome LLP | USA | 26 Apr 2011
The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law No. 111-281, October 15, 2010) (the "Authorization Act") was signed into law by President Obama on October 15, 2010.