Letters – Great Lake Maritime Task Force

When issues and events may impact the Great Lakes’ maritime industry, it is important to engage our elected officials. The Great Lakes Maritime Task Force often drafts letters to inform elected officials of our organization’s stance and viewpoints on various issues, and to earn support for our goals. Please review the letters below for more information. If you’d like to discuss particular issues pertaining to shipping or maritime activity on the Great Lakes, please reach out to our team.

Posted on December 8, 2020

Docket No. 20–10, Comments on Conditions Created by Canadian Ballast Water Regulations in the U.S./Canada Great Lakes Trade

Posted on December 8, 2020

Docket No. EPA–HQ–OW–2019–0482, Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance

Posted on April 23, 2020

Stimulus Package Priority Investments for Great Lakes Navigation Infrastructure

Posted on February 3, 2016

Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Draft Strategy for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Maritime Transportation System

Posted on January 15, 2016

Comments on Proposed Wisconsin – Lake Michigan National Marine Sanctuary

Posted on July 1, 2014

The Great Lakes Say “Save Our Steel Jobs!”