Maritime Infrastructure: Key issues Related to Commercial Activity in the U.S. Arctic over the Next Decade
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Maritime Infrastructure: Key issues Related to Commercial Activity in the U.S. Arctic over the Next Decade

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  • Alternative Title:
    United States Government Accountability Office: Report to Congressional Requesters: Maritime Infrastructure: Key issues Related to Commercial Activity in the U.S. Arctic over the Next Decade
  • Corporate Creators:
    United States. Government Accountability Office
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  • Publication/ Report Number:
    GAO-14-299
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  • Geographical Coverage:
    United States
  • Corporate Publisher:
    United States. Government Accountability Office
  • Abstract:
    Decreasing seasonal sea ice has opened up Arctic waters for longer periods with resulting potential economic opportunities in commercial shipping, cruises, commercial fishing, oil, and mining. In light of the importance of U.S. efforts to effectively manage Arctic issues, GAO was asked to examine U.S. actions related to developing and investing in Arctic maritime infrastructure.

    This report discusses (1) current commercial maritime activity in the U.S. Arctic and anticipated activity in the next 10 years, (2) actions taken by government entities in support of planning and developing U.S. Arctic maritime infrastructure, and (3) federal interagency efforts to identify and prioritize Arctic maritime-infrastructure investments. GAO interviewed representatives from the commercial-shipping, cruise, commercial-fishing, oil, and mining industries and government entities involved in the U.S. Arctic. Site visits were conducted to Nome, Barrow, and Anchorage, Alaska. These sites were selected based on factors such as geographic location and infrastructure activity.

    GAO is not making recommendations in this report. USCG, NOAA, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of the Interior sent GAO technical comments on this report, which were incorporated as appropriate.

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