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December 21, 2007 In this
issue: Congress
passes fourth CR; waits for President to sign omnibus $400M for Port Security included in FY2008 Omnibus
spending bill PNWA
welcomes new member, KPFF Consulting Engineers PNWA
welcomes new member, The McGregor Company Dave Ripp
chosen as new Executive Director of the Port of Camas-Washougal The Register
today for PNWA�s 2008 PNWA Mission to Washington
and Regional Meetings Congress passes fourth CR; waits for
President to sign omnibus Yesterday,
Congress passed a fourth continuing resolution (H.J.Res.72), funding the
government through December 31st.�
Congress has completed work on a consolidated omnibus spending act
(H.R.2764) for FY2008, but awaits the President�s signature.� Yesterday, the President hinted that OMB
may investigate how the Administration could ignore Congress� specific
funding directions in �earmarks�, and instead spend the funding on
Administration priorities.� If this
were to happen, we anticipate a fierce battle between Congress and the
Administration. On
Tuesday, PNWA reported on our supported navigation projects which received
increases in the omnibus.� We are
pleased to note that twelve PNWA-supported projects were increased by a total
of $9.8 million.� Seven of these
projects were increased from zero in the President�s budget.� On a policy level, PNWA urged Congress to
reject the Administration�s regionalization of operations & maintenance
(O&M), and instead continue to fund projects on an individual basis.� PNWA also argued against the introduction
of another inland waterways user fee, and for construction projects to remain
in construction, not O&M.� All of
these efforts were successful. PNWA will
continue to keep you informed as the appropriations process concludes this
year.� For information about all PNWA
supported navigation projects in the omnibus, please visit www.pnwa.net
and click on �2008 Energy & Water Appropriations�. Contact:� Kristin
Meira $400M for
Port Security included in FY2008 Omnibus spending bill FEMA�s Port Security Grant program
received $400M in the FY2008 omnibus spending bill.� The American Association of Port
Authorities has been working with Congress to secure the funding level
authorized by the PNWA Staff Contact: Kristin Meira Short Sea Shipping provisions included
in Energy Bill The energy bill (H.R. 6) President
Bush signed into law on December 19th included provisions
supporting energy efficient short sea shipping programs.� These provisions would require the
Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop designated short sea shipping
route extensions to the surface transportation system, as well as create
programs and projects that would diminish highway and rail congestion.� These programs would specifically focus on
developing and expanding vessels, utilizing shippers, transportation
infrastructure, and state and local government marine transportation
strategies.� PNWA will monitor the DOT�s implementation of the programs and keep our members
informed. PNWA Staff Contact: Glenn Vanselow PNWA welcomes new member, KPFF
Consulting Engineers PNWA is very
pleased to announce KPFF Consulting Engineers as a new member of our
association.� KPFF was
founded in 1960, and provides civil and structural engineering and survey
services from 17 offices along the West Coast and in Typical
projects for KPFF include master planning, site development, infrastructure
design, roadway/bridge design, permitting, parks and recreational facilities
design, and waterfront development. The firm is known for strong
collaborative work, facilitating the goals of clients, owners, and the design
team.� Currently, KPFF is working with
the For more
information on KPFF, please visit their website at www.kpff.com.� Their designated PNWA contact, Bill Ness,
can be reached at 541-684-4902 or by email at bill.ness@kpffcivilpdx.com.� PNWA Staff Contact: Heather Kenneson
PNWA welcomes new member, The McGregor
Company PNWA is
excited and proud to announce that The McGregor Company is one of our newest
members.� The
McGregor Company is a family agricultural business with deep roots in the
Inland Northwest, and is currently run by Alex McGregor. The company began
when Alex McGregor�s grandfather and three great uncles started an operation
as open range sheepman, and the ranch continues
today as a wheat and livestock operation.�
The McGregor Company just celebrated their 125th year in
agriculture in ������������������������������������� The
McGregor Company�s fertilizer business began as an outgrowth of the ranch
general store almost sixty years ago when they developed the first soil
testing laboratory in the region. Today, the company has 325 full time
employees and offices in 43 farm The
McGregor Company is very dependent upon the transportation system in the
Northwest, including the Columbia-Snake river system.� Like the 2500 farm families they serve,
their crops are shipped downriver to ������������������������������������������������������� For more
information on The McGregor Company, please visit their website at www.mcgregor.com.� Alex McGregor, their President and PNWA
contact, can be reached at alex@mcgregor.com.��� PNWA Staff Contact: Heather Kenneson
Dave Ripp chosen as new Executive
Director of the Port of Camas-Washougal PNWA
would like to congratulate Dave Ripp on his new position as executive
director at the Port of Camas-Washougal.�
Dave has worked with PNWA as the executive director of the PNWA Staff Contact: Heather Kenneson
The Port of Humboldt Bay seeks a
Director of Facility Maintenance Under the
direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Facility
Maintenance oversees the Harbor District�s maintenance staff, Harbor District
vehicles and vessels and maintenance of all Harbor District facilities
including Woodley Island Marina; Fields Landing Boat Yard; Redwood Dock
Marine Terminal; Gerald Hansen Wildlife Area; King Salmon Beach; Shelter Cove
Boat Launching Facility, Park Street Mitigation Area and all other projects
and properties under Harbor District management. The Director of Facility
Maintenance is a full-time, permanent, unclassified, at-will management
position. To apply
for this position, applicants may pick up an application form at the District
office located at For questions about this
position, please contact Patti Tyson at (707) 443-0801 or ptyson@portofhumboldtbay.org.� For additional information, visit http://www.portofhumboldtbay.org. PNWA Staff Contact: Heather Kenneson
Register today for PNWA�s
2008 Mission to Washington and Regional Meetings 2008 PNWA Mission to Washington, DC It�s
the time of year again to make your plans to join PNWA on our annual The PNWA Mission to Featured Speakers for the 2008 Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp, Commander and Chief of
Engineers, USACE PNWA has
perfected the Taste the Northwest Capitol Hill Reception PNWA will again be
hosting our signature Taste the
Northwest Capitol Hill Reception.�
With your help, we are able to give a great �thank you� to our DC
friends by providing a taste of the great flavors from our region.� This is an amazing opportunity for PNWA
members to get to know the people in 2008 Regional Meetings � Online registration is open! In
preparation for our 2008 Puget Sound Regional Meeting Tri-Cities Regional Meeting Portland/Vancouver Regional Meeting PNWA Staff Contact: Heather
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