The White House has issued an executive order promoting competitiveness and economic growth of American seafood.
News
ODCC advances proposed 2020/2021 budget
Proposed Budget ’20-21 will next go to the full board of commissioners.
USCG issues new COVID guidance to mariners
Illness of a person onboard any vessel that may adversely affect the safety of a vessel or port facility is a hazardous condition per 33 CFR 160.216 and must be reported immediately to the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP). Cases of persons who exhibit symptoms consistent with COVID-19 must be reported to the COTP.Click here to read full release.
Commodity Commissioners Needed
UPDATE- deadline extended until March 23, 2020
ODA Director Alexis Taylor is responsible for appointing commissioners. Dungeness Crab Commission – 3 producers (1 each from Port of Astoria, Charleston, and Newport). The deadline to apply is March 16, 2020. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORODA/bulletins/27b43dd
Port of Coos Bay updates Ice Station replacement
An engineering firm and prime contractor have been selected to complete the necessary work and engineering and design have commenced. http://oregondungeness.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ice-House-Project-Update-7FEB20.pdf