b'HOW PVA BENEFITS YOUCredential (MMC) with a Tankerman-Person in Charge (PIC) endorsement.PVA wrote in favor of this increase in fl exibility and broadening the scope of availablePVA CALENDARmariners to serve in this position. Another proposal that would also provide regulatory relief is the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) proposed rule entitled, Marine Diesel Engine Emission Standards. The proposal would allow certain small vessel operators (lobster fi shermen in Maine, harbor pilots in Savannah, GA) from having to install Tier 42020engines in newly constructed vessels.EPA acknowledged that no suitable Tier 4 engines are yet available for these specialized vessels.PVA submitted comments to EPA agreeing with their analysis of unavailable Tier 4 engines and urging theFebruary 3-6, 2020agency to extend the same delayed implementation to operators of high-speedPVA Annual Convention at passenger catamaran vessels, who are facing the same challenges.MariTrends 2020Looking AheadHilton Tampa DowntownThe PVA Regulatory Committee will continue to follow the developmentTampa Convention Centerof amendments by the California Air Resources Board to current harbor craftTampa, FLemission rules creating more stringent standards.Also, the committee will watch forand likely comment onproposed changes by EPA to the Industrial FacilitiesFor more details, go to Stormwater General Permit which will include new monitoring requirements forwww.passengervessel.com.shipyards.The committee will hold its next in-person meeting on February 2, the day before the start of the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2020 in Tampa, Florida.PVA is working for you on regulatory matters that impact your business.nWORLD CLASS VESSEL DESIGNHIGH VALUE SHIPYARD SUPPORTTRUSTED OWNER AGENTDesigned by BMT and planned for delivery in 2020, Kitsap Transits two new 141-foot ferries will carry 255 passengers and 26 bicycles at speeds up to 37 knots, with efficiency, low wake, and improved seakeeping features.Contact us at 703-920-7070 or inquiries@dandp.comNOVEMBER 2019FOGHORN 29'