1984-57 Supporting U.S. Customs Rules Amendments To 19 C.F.R. Section 4.80(a).1 ;
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION N0. 84 -57 -R
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING
IU. S. CUSTOMS RULES AMENDMENTS TO 19 C.F.R. SECTION 4.80(a).
WHEREAS, increased vessel and passenger traffic in Alaskan and
mother United States ports generates more port related jobs, and
WHEREAS, because of distance and fuel cost factors, it is often less
'expensive for ships to call on greater numbers of United States ports than on
'like numbers of foreign ports, which means savings can be passed on to
passengers, and
WHEREAS, lower cruise fares both increase passenger traffic and
Ilprovide passengers with more disposable income to be spent ashore, and
WHEREAS, the typical cruise ship carries 500 to 1,200 passengers who
lgo ashore to patronize local port businesses which is a new revenue source for
lsmaller ports not currently visited, and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Area is involved in major economic diversification
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'effort, developing travel industry infrastructure and attractions in areas of
historic, scenic and sports activities, and
WHEREAS, Kodiak is celebrating its 200th anniversary as the first
'Russian Settlement on the North American continent and in Alaska, typifying
the significance of foreign ship calls to our ports, and
WHEREAS, the proposed rule changes provide the opportunity for
enhancement of economic benefits to the Kodiak Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
jstrongly urges the Commissioner of Customs to adopt the proposed rule changes
to 19 C.F.R. Section 4.80(a) allowing non- United States flag ships to call on
as many United States ports and spend as much time in them as they wish.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution and copies be forwarded
to the following:
The Commissioner of Customs, Attention: Regulations Control Branch
Ted Stevens, United States Senate
Frank H. Murkowski, United States Senate
Mark 0. Hatfield, United States Senate
Don Young, United States House of Representatives
Governor 8111 cheffi&d
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Don Dickey, Director, Alaska State H Division of Tourism
Mayor John R. Pugh, City of Kodiak
George Krusz, President, Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
Dale Fox, Executive Director, Alaska Visitors Association
Wayne Stevens, President, Kodiak Chapter, Alaska Visitors Association
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of June
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