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Port of Long Beach Seeks Post‑Authorization Change and Fair Harbor Maintenance Trust Funding in WERDA 2026 Hearing
Summary
The Port of Long Beach asked the House subcommittee to authorize a post‑authorization change report for an 80‑foot deep‑draft project and pressed Congress to ensure Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund distributions to donor and energy ports match congressional intent.
Noel Hasegaba, chief operating officer (to become CEO) of the Port of Long Beach, told the House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee that the port is seeking authorization in WERDA 2026 for a deep‑draft navigation project and a post‑authorization change report (PACR) to ‘‘right‑size’’ funding in light of cost escalation.
Hasegaba said the Port of Long Beach moves about $300 billion in cargo annually and supports approximately 2.7 million jobs across the United States. He asked the committee to continue full allocation of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund…
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