This article is part of a series by Holland & Knight’s Transportation & Infrastructure Industry Sector Group leading up to President-elect Biden’s Jan. 20, 2021 inauguration, with insights into the likely impacts on industry segments including Aviation, Construction, Maritime, Freight Rail, Motor Carriers, Transit and Autonomous Transportation.
By Sean T. Pribyl (Holland & Knight) –
As the new Biden Administration takes the helm in January 2021, there are great expectations for the next year in terms of consistency and stability at the federal level. Generally, industry can expect the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to stay true to its core missions with support from the highest levels of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), its parent agency. In this article, Holland & Knight takes a closer look at what to expect from the USCG in the coming year, including three key issues to watch.
1. Environmental Stewardship: It’s Not Easy Being Green
A hallmark of the USCG is to serve as steward of the nation’s maritime environment. Expect this to continue with an increased emphasis on industry compliance and efforts toward innovative solutions for a more sustainable…
