The Interagency Working Group on the Dredging Process -- Options Paper

Ports play an essential role in the United States' economy, defense, and environment. The ports of the United States meet the demand for water transportation services, which is driven by the consumers and producers of waterborne cargo. This demand for waterborne cargo initiates a chain of economic activity which contributes to the overall national economy. The economic impact of the nation's port industry, port users, and public port capital expenditures is significant. In 1992, U.S. ports handled approximately 2.9 billion metric tons of cargo and supported over 15 million jobs. In addition, approximately 95 percent of all U.S. exports and imports pass through U.S. ports. Foreign trade is an increasingly important element of the U.S. economy, currently accounting for over 20 percent of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This percentage is expected to grow in the future.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Maritime Administration

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    Washington, DC  United States  20590

    U.S. Army

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    Environmental Protection Agency

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    Washington, DC  United States  20460

    U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

    ,   United States 

    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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    Washington, DC  United States  20230

    Department of Transportation

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    Washington, DC  United States  20590
  • Publication Date: 1994-5

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Media Type: Print
  • Features: Tables;
  • Pagination: 26p

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01152954
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS, USDOT
  • Created Date: Mar 23 2010 6:46AM