A bill to amend the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 to improve community outreach, public participation, and the consideration of community and environmental impacts with respect to the issuance of a license under that Act, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 s 5597, also known as the Deepwater Port Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 in order to enhance community outreach, public participation, and the consideration of community and environmental impacts when issuing licenses under the Act. The bill seeks to improve the process by which deepwater ports are approved and regulated in order to better protect communities and the environment.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions that require increased community outreach and public participation in the licensing process for deepwater ports. This means that communities and stakeholders will have more opportunities to provide input and voice their concerns when a deepwater port license is being considered. Additionally, the bill mandates that the potential impacts on both the community and the environment must be thoroughly evaluated before a license is issued.

Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 5597 is to ensure that the approval of deepwater ports is done in a transparent and responsible manner that takes into account the concerns and well-being of the communities and environment that may be affected. By improving the process for issuing licenses under the Deepwater Port Act, the bill aims to promote better decision-making and protection of both people and the planet.