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FAR Council Publishes Rule on Raised Threshold for Task and Delivery Order Protests

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On May 1, 2018, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council published a final rule amending FAR 16.505(a)(10) to raise the minimum threshold for Government Accountability Office (GAO) protests of certain task and...more

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U.S. Ballast Water Compliance Challenges and Considerations Now That IMO’s Ballast Water Convention Has Been Ratified

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Action Item: Although the ratification of the IMO’s Ballast Water Convention will not alter U.S. compliance obligations, industry stakeholders must now consider their obligations under international law to ensure compliance...more

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Final Rule On Inspection Of Towing Vessels Published After 12 Years In The Making

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Action Item: The recently published Subchapter M Final Rule establishes a comprehensive safety system and inspection program for towing vessels. Stakeholders involved in the operation or ownership of towing vessels should...more

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U.S. Coast Guard Issues Final Rule Raising OPA 90 Liability Limits

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Action Item: The U.S. Coast Guard published a Final Rule increasing limits of liability for vessels, deepwater ports, and onshore facilities under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (“OPA 90”). The raise in liability limits also...more

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U.S. Coast Guard Revises Policy on Extensions for the Installation of Ballast Water Treatment Systems

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Action Item: The U.S. Coast Guard issued a new policy letter that streamlines the process for vessel owners and operators to apply for an extension to their compliance date for installing ballast water treatment systems....more

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United States Coast Guard Guidance May Encourage Use of Liquefied Natural Gas as a Marine Fuel

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On February 25, 2015, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) published two final policy letters on the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel. Released in draft form in February 2014, the policy letters address...more

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