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September 3, 2015
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U.S. Crude Oil Exports Get a Boost
Although there have been numerous recent studies on the potential economic impact of U.S. crude oil exports, it was not until recently that the U.S.
Government issued its own study directly on those effects. On September 1, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) issued “Effects of Removing
Restrictions on U.S. Crude Oil Exports,” which concluded (with a number of caveats and assumptions) that removal of remaining U.S. crude oil ex...Read more
Government issued its own study directly on those effects. On September 1, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) issued “Effects of Removing
Restrictions on U.S. Crude Oil Exports,” which concluded (with a number of caveats and assumptions) that removal of remaining U.S. crude oil ex...Read more
August 3, 2015
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit turned away a challenge to the Jones Act on July 30, 2015. The case, brought in Hawaii by certain shipper
interests, argued that the Jones Act impaired interstate trade and therefore violated the United States Constitution.
interests, argued that the Jones Act impaired interstate trade and therefore violated the United States Constitution.
June 30, 2015
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Report Seeks Jones Act Changes for Puerto Rico
In connection with the financing crisis in Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico commissioned a report on changes that can be made to reverse the
situation. The report – “Puerto Rico – A Way Forward” – was released on June 29, 2015.
situation. The report – “Puerto Rico – A Way Forward” – was released on June 29, 2015.
April 3, 2015
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March 20, 2015
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MaritimeFedWatch features updates and discussions on current maritime legal issues and developments. The blog covers environmental regulation and crimes, piracy, the Jones Act, U.S. Coast Guard initiatives, U.S. Congressional enactments, and many other topics of interest to the U.S.-flag industry and the world wide maritime industry’s interaction with the United States.
