"These grants are great news for the security of our ports and the strength of our economy," Senator Murray said. "These critical dollars will improve technology and training on the ground to help prevent possible attacks. Safer ports mean a stronger economy and a better quality of life for Washington state communities."
The funding included in the bill will be distributed to the following ports:
Port of Seattle - Total: $5,573,887
- Port of Seattle: $5,258,078
- Olympic Tug: $61,169
- Crowley Liner Services: $12,841
- American President Lines: $192,994
- Alaska Railroad Corp.: $48,805
Port of Vancouver, WA - Total: $359,050
- Port of Vancouver: $161,249
- Valero Energy: $197,801
Port of Longview - Total: $262,500
Port of Tacoma - Total: $11,760,272
- Port of Tacoma: $11,605,194
- Sound Refining: $16,000
- Valero Energy: $139,078
Port of Grays Harbor - Total: $313,342
This funding is a particular help to the Ports of Vancouver, Longview and Grays Harbor. None of those ports received port security grants in FY2006.