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OH HR263
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/17/2016
Primary Sponsor
Michael Dovilla
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AI Summary
- Encourages the President, Congress, and Office of Management and Budget to support upgrades to the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
- Approximately 10,000 Great Lakes vessels carry 80 million tons of cargo annually through the locks, with nearly 80% of domestic iron ore destined for Ohio steel producers traveling through them
- Only the Poe Lock accommodates modern large vessels; a 30-day outage would cause an estimated $160 million in economic losses and poses a national security risk
- Urges the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite preparation of an Economic Reevaluation Report that accounts for national security needs and transportation resource limitations during potential lock outages
- Directs the House Clerk to transmit the resolution to federal officials including the President, Congress, OMB Director, and the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works
Legislative Description
To encourage the President and the Congress of the United States and the United States Office of Management and Budget to support plans to upgrade the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and encourage the United States Army Corps of Engineers to take expeditious action in preparing an Economic Reevaluation Report.
Last Action
Adopted
2/17/2016
Committee Referrals
Transportation and Infrastructure1/20/2016
Full Bill Text
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