Landrieu Confirms OMB Director Donovan Will Meet with Port, Navigation Officials in La.
Landrieu will host roundtable with Director Donovan to discuss improvements to domestic energy industry
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WASHINGTON —U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., today confirmed that Shaun Donovan, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), will meet with Louisiana port and navigation officials in Louisiana next week during a roundtable at the Port of New Orleans Auditorium. Under Director Donovan’s leadership, the Office of Management Budget is tasked with setting the President’s budget priorities and determining the appropriate funding levels for all federal agencies including the Army Corps of Engineers. Today’s confirmation of Sec. Donovan’s visit comes after Sen. Landrieu secured a commitment from him back in June. A media advisory to announce more details is forthcoming. “The President’s budget proposal this year included $4.56 billion for the Army Corps to build and maintain our nation’s water infrastructure, and about a tenth of a percent of the federal budget is simply not enough to keep these conduits of commerce open for business. I appreciate Director Donovan’s willingness to visit Louisiana and see first-hand the important role our waterways play in our national economy and our ability to compete in a global marketplace.” Sen. Landrieu said. Sen. Landrieu has successfully fought for authorization and funding for Louisiana’s water infrastructure. In June, President Obama signed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), supported by Sen. Landrieu, and gave the green light to deepen the Port of Iberia channel and Sabine-Neches Waterway, along with increased dredging for the Port of Lake Charles. In 2007, Sen. Landrieu led the effort to successfully override President George W. Bush’s veto of the 2007 water bill. It was the first veto override of Bush’s presidency. In 2006, she passed the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act that established revenue sharing to provide Louisiana and oil and gas producing states in the Gulf 37.5 percent of the revenues they generate offshore. Already, the law has provided $30 million to Louisiana for coastal restoration and protection projects.
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