By Sean T. Pribyl (Holland & Knight) –
With President Joe Biden’s 100th-day milestone on April 30, 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard is holding a steady course on its expectations, including those related to environmental stewardship, innovation and cybersecurity. (See Holland & Knight Transportation’s previous article, “Steady as She Goes: Three Expectations for the Coast Guard Under the Biden Administration” from Jan. 8, 2021) In fact, emerging commercial opportunities in areas involving renewable energy, innovative and novel technologies, and alternate marine fuels have already come to surface in the first few months of the Biden Administration. In addition, pending bills on Capitol Hill with a maritime nexus will merit further engagement for stakeholders seeking to help shape future legislation while ensuring regulatory compliance.
1. Environmental Stewardship
As predicted, the tide has turned regarding the United States’ stance on sustainability and environmental matters. These issues now sit at the forefront of the Biden Administration’s agenda, and besides infrastructure discussions, net-zero emissions has emerged as a dominant topic in the president’s first…
