FEDERALhearing transcript

Coast Guard and Port Infrastructure Hearing

Original title: COAST GUARD AND PORT INFRASTRUCTURE: BUILT TO LAST?

January 1, 2020

Coast Guard Port Infrastructure Maritime Transportation Climate Change Coastal Adaptation

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing informs federal policy on how to allocate funding and prioritize repairs for critical maritime infrastructure that supports national security and commercial trade.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Coast Guard

The agency is responsible for managing and maintaining the infrastructure discussed in the hearing.

Commercial Port Operators

Changes in federal infrastructure policy may impact the maintenance and operational capacity of ports.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2019 House Subcommittee hearing regarding the resilience and maintenance of U.S. Coast Guard facilities and national port infrastructure. Experts and officials discussed the impact of environmental changes on maritime assets and the long-term planning required to maintain operational readiness.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on September 25, 2019, by the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
The primary focus was the physical condition and long-term viability of Coast Guard shore facilities and port infrastructure.
Witnesses included representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard, the Government Accountability Office, academia, and state government.
The discussion covered the impact of climate change and extreme weather events on coastal infrastructure.
The hearing record includes formal statements from members of Congress and expert testimony on engineering and coastal adaptation.
A letter from the Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources regarding coastal protection was submitted for the record.

Why It Matters

The hearing informs federal policy on how to allocate funding and prioritize repairs for critical maritime infrastructure that supports national security and commercial trade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To examine the current state of Coast Guard and port infrastructure and discuss how to ensure these facilities remain functional in the future.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Rear Admiral Nathan A. Moore (Coast Guard), Nathan Anderson (GAO), Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips (Virginia Governor's Office), Dr. Daniel Cox (Oregon State University), and Sean B. Hecht (UCLA School of Law).

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Discoveries

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Focus on Climate Resilience

The hearing highlights a shift toward integrating climate change adaptation into standard federal infrastructure maintenance planning.

U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Government Accountability Office

Connected Entities

personSean Patrick Maloney“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation”Map →

personNathan Anderson“Director, Homeland Security and Justice, U.S. Government Accountability Office”Map →

organizationU.S. Government Accountability Office“Federal watchdog agency providing oversight”Map →

personAnn C. Phillips“Rear Admiral (Ret.), Special Assistant to the Governor of Virginia”Map →

personNathan A. Moore“Rear Admiral, Assistant Commandant for Engineering and Logistics, U.S. Coast Gua”Map →

organizationU.S. Coast Guard“Primary agency responsible for maritime safety and infrastructure”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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