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The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet virtually September 13–14 to discuss matters relating to national maritime security, including enhancing the sharing of information among federal, state, local and tribal governments and the maritime industry concerning cybersecurity risks that may cause a transportation security incident.

Coast Guard Cyber Command issued Maritime Cyber Alert 03-22 on August 17.  Maritime Cyber Alert 03-22 KILLNET TLP WHITE.pdf (uscg.mil)

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg used an August 23 visit to the Port of Tampa, Fla., to kick off a four-day, six-state “Building a Better America Tour.”  Buttigieg promoted the recently signed sweeping health, climate and tax law known as the Inflation Reduction Act, but he also used the tour to focus attention on major infrastructure projects. Buttigieg helped local officials celebrate a previously announced $12.6 million grant to build a new berth at the Port Redwing facility to add capacity and reduce emissions.

EPA officials recently reached out to ILTA potential RVP waivers for E15 blends. On August 31, ILTA held a briefing call for members with EPA presenting the issue and timeline for stakeholder input. Given the strong member interest demonstrated on the call, ILTA is organizing a process for the Environment Committee to discuss the proposed waiver and alternate approaches EPA could consider, and to develop an agreed industry position to communicate to EPA. 

The EPA has missed multiple self-imposed deadlines for listing two PFAS (PFOA and PFOS) as “hazardous chemicals” under CERCLA. This is the first time the EPA has attempted to issue a rule designating a chemical as hazardous under CERCLA and is subjecting the agency to a high level of scrutiny.