[20050913]RS22257_卡特里娜飓风：运输中断.pdf

1 For more specific information on Hurricane Katrinas affects on oil and gas supply, see CRSReport RS22233, Oil and Gas: Supply Issues After Katrina. The Administration has alsotemporarily (until September 19th) waived the Jones Act for ships carrying petroleum products.The Jones Act (the 1920 Merchant Marine Act) restricts domestic waterborne transport to U.S.built, flagged, and crewed vessels. The temporary waiver is intended to facilitate transport ofgasoline to the East Coast while pipelines are restored.Congressional Research Service? ?The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22257September 13, 2005Hurricane Katrina: Shipping DisruptionsJohn FrittelliSpecialist in TransportationResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummaryHurricane Katrina damaged the nations leading gateway for the import and exportof many bulk materials. In addition to oil and gas suppliers, grain producers and thesteel, chemical, and rubber industries are highly reliant on the ports along the LowerMississippi River. While commercial shipping has been restored on a very limitedbasis, it is still uncertain when the region will be able to return to normal shippi