SHB 1427 - H AMD 514 Adopted 4-12-91

By Representative H. Sommers

On page 83, after line 11, insert:

"(7) Economic assessment study for timber-dependent ports

The appropriation in this subsection is provided solely for the department to contract for an economic assessment study of timber-dependent ports, which are limited to the ports of Grays Harbor, Port Angeles, and Longview. The study shall include the following: (a) a review and examination of the comparative advantage of each port's geographic and regional characteristics, and the characteristics of the three-port region, focusing on current and potential markets for exports and imports; (b) identification of specific diversification opportunities for the region, including possibilities for expansion of non-log export activities and opportunities; (c) identification of actions that each port can undertake to increase and develop business opportunities compatible with regional port resources and goals; (d) recommendations for long-term strategies for the three-port region focusing on market development, facilities development, and operations and financial requirements; (e) strategies to strengthen each port's opportunities that avoid placing them in direct competition. The study shall include an analysis of recent, present, or potential competition among the ports; and (f) joint marketing strategies and joint capital facilities planning that the ports can undertake.

Appropriation

Pub Fac Const Loan Rev Acct...........$150,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)...............$

Future Biennia (Projected costs)...........$

TOTAL.................................$150,000"