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“Toward A U. S. Arctic MTS” May 29, 2013

“Toward A U. S. Arctic MTS” May 29, 2013. What is the CMTS?. 46 U.S.C. 55502(b), The CMTS shall serve as a federal interagency coordinating committee for the purpose of: Assessing the adequacy of the MTS

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“Toward A U. S. Arctic MTS” May 29, 2013

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  1. “Toward A U. S. Arctic MTS” May 29, 2013

  2. What is the CMTS? • 46 U.S.C. 55502(b), The CMTS shall serve as a federal interagency coordinating committee for the purpose of: • Assessing the adequacy of the MTS • Promoting integration of the MTS with other modes of transportation and other uses of the marine environment • Coordinating, improving the coordination of, and making recommendations with regard to federal policies that impact the MTS • Chartered in 2005 in response to Presidential Directive (charter being updated per 46 U.S.C.) • Secretary of Transportation is standing Chair • 28+ Departments, independent agencies and WH offices

  3. 2010 Congressional Directive • SEC. 307. ARCTIC MARINE SHIPPING ASSESSMENT IMPLEMENTATION • (a) PURPOSE — the purpose of this section is to ensure safe and secure maritime shipping in the Arctic including the availability of aids to navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, and maritime search and rescue in the Arctic. (c) COORDINATION BY COMMITTEE ON THE MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.—The Committee on the Maritime Transportation System established under a directive of the President in the Ocean Action Plan, issued December 17, 2004, shall coordinate the establishment of domestic transportation policies in the Arctic necessary for carrying out this section. . . .

  4. CMTS Response • The CMTS Coordinating Board referred the directive to the CMTS Arctic Marine Shipping Integrated Action Team (IAT) • The IAT was established in March 2010 • IAT leads: USCG/NOAA/MARAD + 6 CMTS member agencies • Team chose to perform an updated assessment using AMSA as a foundational document

  5. Why an updated Assessment? • Development on the North Slope • Oil & Gas Exploration • Expansion of U.S. Arctic fishing grounds • Increased waterborne tourism • Commercial maritime activity growing • SAR requirements continue as a critical need • Navigation safety infrastructure more important than ever

  6. UNCLASSIFIED 2008 – 2012 Vessel Activity Total Vessels in the Arctic 2008 = 120 + 2009 = 130 2010 = 160 2011 = 190 2012 = 250 Bering Strait Transits 2008 = 220 2009 = 280 2010 = 430 2011 = 410 2012 = 480

  7. CMTS Engagement • 9 CMTS member agencies developed the draft Arctic MTS document • 15 member agencies reviewed current draft • SECDOT clearance of draft before going for public review • IAT has reviewed all comments provided during public comment period

  8. Arctic MTS report (March) • Review of Federal policies & reports regarding the U.S. Arctic MTS • Inventory of Federal services supporting the U.S. Arctic MTS • Issue papers regarding system components and the needs of a growing U.S. Arctic MTS to support safety, security, way of life, economy, environment, etc. • Acknowledgement of stakeholder and Tribal interests

  9. Issue Papers • Harbors of Refuge • Areas of Ecological Significance • Ports/Terminals • Geodetic Control • Hydro Surveys • ATONS • Real-time Nav Info • Sea Forecasts • Sea Ice / Weather • AIS • Vessel Escort / Icebreaking • Environmental Response • SAR / Emergency • Polar Code /Crew Standards

  10. Public Outreach • 5 March: CMTS draft Arctic MTS paper issued for 45-day public comment period • Dedicated moderated conference calls for Public and Tribal interests (19 participants) • Add’l comments were encouraged to dedicated CMTS email address

  11. Summary of Public Comments • Mayor Denise Michaels, City of Nome, Alaska • Native Village of Kotzebue, AK • Kawerak, Inc. City of Shishmaref, AK • Organized Village of Kasaan Bering Strait Native Corporation • State of Alaska Governor's Office   • PEW Charitable Trust World Wildlife Fund • Ocean Conservancy Friends of the Earth • Brendan Environmental • Crowell & Moring LLP Shell Alaska • Marine Exchange of Alaska • Crowley Marine Services Alaska Ocean Observing System • U.S. Marine Mammal Commission   • Denise Krepp Consulting • 19 Participants on conference calls

  12. Summary of Public Comments • A number of technical changes and updates • Enhanced descriptive of Arctic impacts & interests to State of Alaska • Enhanced descriptive of mixed use issues and requirements in Bering Strait • Enhanced descriptive of local community, Tribal and Native Corporation interests

  13. Value of the paper to Arctic Interests • Addresses issues related to safe maritime operations • Opportunity to address MTS-related issues/needs directly to the MTS-related Federal agencies, including competing uses • Provides the “big picture” on who is doing what and where in the Federal government regarding the Arctic marine transportation • Already used to support the IAM and Arctic Strategy

  14. Next Steps • 85% of public comments have been incorporated into the final draft CMTS paper • Final draft will be provided to the Coordinating Board for consideration at a meeting to be held 19 June • CB will forward to the Secretary of Transportation (Chair) for final clearance and issuance by 15 July

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