On August 10, 2017, I welcomed Governor Bill Walker and First Lady Donna Walker to Sitka for a bill signing event. I then traveled with them to Ketchikan for additional bill signings. It’s always a pleasure to have the chief executive and First Lady visit our Southeast communities.
Governor Walker signed SB 3 into law at the Allen Marine shipyard in Sitka. This bill continues the current oversight of wastewater treatment and use of best available technology standards on smaller cruise ships and several Alaska Marine Highway ferries.
This bill preserves the ability of small cruise ships and ferries to economically operate and visit our communities. It’s important to note that wastewater requirements for the large cruise ships remain unchanged.
A very special thank you to Representative Louise Stutes for carrying this bill through the House of Representatives.
Photo Credits – Office of the Governor
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