Bill > H3098

This bill establishes a new office of maritime planning and policy development within the division of mass transit, which is a part of the state's transportation system. This office will be responsible for providing policy and planning assistance to develop and improve the state's ports, connections to rail and waterways, marine infrastructure, and operations. The goal is to increase the use of the state's waterways and promote waterborne transportation to maintain economic competitiveness. The office will be led by a director, who will be the head of the division and responsible for enforcing relevant laws and regulations, all under the supervision of the administrator and secretary, ensuring that its functions do not conflict with the powers of other established authorities like the Massachusetts Port Authority or the Steamship Authority.