The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) announced a final rule to update the St. Lawrence Seaway Tariff of Tolls to match fees charged by the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) in Canada, starting in the 2025 navigation season. This tariff outlines the tolls for vessels and commodities using their facilities. GLS clarified that these changes won't significantly impact small U.S. entities because they mostly affect foreign vessels. The rule doesn't require an environmental impact statement and has no federalism or unfunded mandates implications.
Simple Explanation
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway is changing how much they charge ships to go through their water routes, making it match what Canada charges. This mainly affects ships from other countries, not small businesses in the U.S.