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 economy that serves to
reduce greenhouse gas carbon emissions across the shipping sector.
With Democratic control of Congress, the Biden Administration seems
ready to welcome
