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cant achievement for ef? cient modern- ization of the inland waterways system, potentially providing more than $1 bil- lion in additional construction funds over 10 years that should help signi? - cantly reduce the backlog of authorized projects.” Zea also noted “the rejection of any additional and onerous taxes or fees on commercial operators to sup- plement existing revenue streams.”

American Waterways Operators (AWO) called WRDA 2020 passage signi? cant as it will “accelerate fund- ing for key infrastructure projects and is a win for America’s vital commercial towing industry.” www.marinelink.com MN 25|