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The Sabine-Neches Navigation District (SNND) plans to levy port or harbor dues to fund the Sabine-Neches Waterway Channel Improvement Project. This project, which is supported by the 2014 Water Resources Reform and Development Act, will be partly financed by a user fee on vessels and cargo using the waterway. The ordinance outlines the responsibilities of vessels and cargo owners in paying the fees, along with the penalties for non-compliance. A public hearing on the proposed fee ordinance is scheduled for March 15, 2021, and public comments will be accepted until March 29, 2021.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has introduced new rules for evaluating water resources projects, offering specific procedures to implement principles from federal guidelines established for such investments. This rule aims to maximize public benefits by balancing economic, environmental, and social considerations while prioritizing collaboration and public engagement, including with Tribal Nations. The rule will apply to new and significant projects and does not impose new mandates on small entities or Tribal governments. It emphasizes transparency, public participation, and the consideration of climate change and environmental justice in decision-making processes.