Ron Burgundy Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Saturday expanded a waiver on shipping requirements to allow foreign-flagged vessels to carry components used in the production of gasoline in a bid to boost supplies to the storm-stricken East Coast. The temporary lifting of the Jones Act - which requires goods shipped between U.S. ports to be flagged domestically - allows for foreign ships to carry petroleum products or other feedstocks, blending components, and additives needed for refiners to make completed fuels, the Department of Homeland Security said in a press announcement. ... http://news.yahoo.com/u-expands-jones-act-waiver-boost-flows-fuel-234014115.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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