Dredging Coordination Improvement Act

Stakeholder Consultation: Under Section 2(a)(1)(A), the Secretary must consult with stakeholders, including the applicable non-Federal sponsor and other relevant entities, when determining the scope and performance timeline for maintenance dredging contracts. This gives people and local groups a voice in the process.

Clear Priorities: Under Section 2(a)(1)(B), the Secretary must prioritize the completion of maintenance dredging in waters used for commercial and navigation activities, emergencies, environmental windows, and important national interests before waters used primarily for recreation or other non-commerce purposes. This ensures that critical commercial and emergency needs are met first.

Better Communication: Under Section 2(b), the Secretary must notify the applicable non-Federal sponsor within three business days of receiving information about changes that are reasonably likely to affect the period of performance of a dredging contract. This keeps local partners informed in a timely manner.

Access to Information: Under Section 2(c), the Secretary must make respective capability numbers available to the non-Federal sponsor upon request for any maintenance dredging activity. This gives sponsors direct access to important operational data.