IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 465 
Recognizing the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association on the occasion 
of its 10th anniversary, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 20, 2009 
Mr. BROWN of South Carolina submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association 
on the occasion of its 10th anniversary, and for other 
purposes. 
Whereas the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), com-
pleted in 1940, runs along the southeast coast of the 
United States from Norfolk, Virginia, to Miami, Florida, 
and measures 1088 miles long; 
Whereas the AIWW was authorized by the Rivers and Har-
bors Act of 1937 to provide a safe inside navigation 
channel for commercial shipping, support for and encour-
agement of interstate commerce, and safe harbor and 
protection for shipping from inclement weather and war-
time enemy attack; 
Whereas although authorized to a depth of 12 feet mean low 
water, the AIWW has not been maintained in a satisfac-
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tory manner and has controlling depths as shallow as 4 
feet in some locations; 
Whereas the lack of regular, adequate maintenance of the 
AIWW has created serious navigation hazards for com-
mercial and recreational users; 
Whereas if maintained at the authorized depth, the AIWW 
could serve as a safe, fuel efficient, and economical alter-
native to congested highways and rail lines for some 
cargo; 
Whereas the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association was 
organized in 1999 to address the navigation challenges of 
the AIWW and to encourage the continuation and further 
development of waterborne commerce and recreation on 
the AIWW of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, 
Georgia, and Florida; 
Whereas since its founding, the Association has been a per-
sistent and outspoken advocate for regular dredging and 
adequate maintenance to promote safe, cost effective 
navigation; 
Whereas the Association has voiced the interests of commer-
cial and recreational users of the AIWW, earning the title 
of ‘‘Voice of the Waterway’’; 
Whereas the Association promotes the AIWW as a vital ma-
rine highway along the Atlantic coast, providing safe 
navigation for commercial and recreational vessels; 
Whereas the Association has been a consistent force for pro-
tecting the integrity of the AIWW and securing its rep-
utation as an important economic engine for the Nation 
and the region; and 
Whereas the Association has had many achievements over 10 
years, including successfully advocating for— 
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(1) additional funds to be added annually to Federal 
and State budgets for waterway maintenance; 
(2) economic studies to be conducted to show the 
economic importance of the waterway; 
(3) the funding of a regional Dredged Material Man-
agement Plan for the waterway; 
(4) the States to become more involved in waterway 
maintenance; and 
(5) coordinating the many interested parties to work 
together for the waterway: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the Atlantic Intracoastal Water-
way Association on the occasion of its 10th anniver-
sary; 
(2) commends the many achievements of the 
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association; and 
(3) encourages the Atlantic Intracoastal Water-
way Association to continue its tradition of excel-
lence in service to Waterway users. 
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