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Senator · Senate District 5
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History
- Substituted by A10592
- Ordered to third reading cal.1435
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 6526a
- Amend and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Relates to rates for pilotage on Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Robert Sweeney
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6526A
Title of bill
An act to amend the navigation law, in relation to rates for pilotage on Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound
Purpose
The bill establishes a new system of pilotage fees for the Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends section 89-b of the navigation law to establish a new system of pilotage fees for Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound. The section establishes a five year schedule of pilotage rates as follows: effective January 1, 2013 - $8.11 per pilotage unit; on January 1, 2014 - $8.27 per pilotage unit; on January 1, 2015 - $8.44; on January 1, 2016 - $8.60; on January 1, 2017 - $8.86.
Justification
This legislation would adjust the pilotage rates for foreign trade vessels entering and leaving the Long Island-Block Island Sound for the first time since 2007. In order to fairly compensate pilots at Long Island and Block Island Sound ports, this bill would establish a five year schedule for an increase in pilotage fees.
Merchant ships entering the Long Island and Block Island Sounds are required by law to take aboard a local pilot to direct the vessel's movement and docking. Connecticut and New York share authority to regulate pilotage and a 1999 memorandum of agreement was established for licensed pilots to participate in a joint rotation of the pilots.
The legislation is based upon the recommendation of the Connecticut Pilot Commission. The Commission believes the rate structure should fairly compensate pilots, justify the substantial capital investment required to acquire and maintain pilots' boats and to provide training costs.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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