National Dredging Group Praises House Passage of WRDA
WASHINGTON, May 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) applauds the passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill passed the House by a vote of 394 to 25. DCA especially commends Congressman Jim Oberstar, Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, Congressman John Mica, Ranking Republican on the T&I Committee, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Chairwoman of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee and Congressman Richard Baker, Ranking Republican on the Subcommittee for their leadership in moving a WRDA bill so quickly in this Congress.
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This legislation authorizes critical navigation, flood control, and coastal storm damage reduction projects. It also provides updated policy guidance for the Corps of Engineers, allowing the agency to respond to the growing water infrastructure and resource needs across our country.
“Our country badly needs this Water Resources Bill to sustain the Nation’s navigation and coastal infrastructure. We are especially pleased with the passage of the Manager’s Amendment with language to place the Corps hopper dredge McFarland in Ready Reserve by 1 October 2008. With the increased industry hopper dredge capability and the recent substantial investment in new equipment, this is a good business decision and will serve the American taxpayer with substantial cost savings. We were very encouraged by the strong showing of bipartisan support for the Water Resources Development Act in the House of Representatives. We urge Members of Congress to act quickly to produce a final, bill that can be signed into law by the President,” said Eric Haug, President of DCA.
WRDA bills are intended to be passed on a two-year cycle. However, the last WRDA bill was signed into law in 2000.
The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) is a non-profit trade association representing the Nation’s dredging and marine construction contractors. Our members are committed to providing environmentally sustainable services and performing projects that protect and maintain America’s shorelines, waterways, wetlands, and ports.
CONTACT: James Rausch or Barry Holliday, DCA
(202) 737-2674
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Dredging Contractors of America
CONTACT: James Rausch or Barry Holliday of DCA, +1-202-737-2674
Web site: http://www.dredgingcontractors.org/