Shallow Mississippi River fears escalated to White House

Rail

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Trade groups representing the nation’s waterways transport industry have asked the White House and Federal Emergency Management Agency for a declaration of emergency to help alleviate worsening water level conditions on the Mississippi River. The request, which was initiated by American Waterways Operators, National Waterways Conference, Waterways Council, Inc., and 15 other national organizations on Tuesday, was made pursuant to section 501(b) of the Stafford Act. The...

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