Top Biden administration officials said authorities are weighing whether to lift a union-backed century-old shipping rule to speed the transport of fuel to Puerto Rico, where devastation from Hurricane Fiona has led to major power outages.
President Joe Biden faces pressure to waive the Jones Act to allow a ship loaded with diesel fuel to access a port on the island, with his emergency administrator telling reporters Tuesday that officials “are actively working on that consideration or approval process right now.”
“This is a legal authority that we are following,” Jean-Pierre said, adding that the administration is “closely evaluating any waivers requests that come in.” The split has drawn attention to Biden’s efforts to appeal to constituencies with competing demands, in this case, the labor unions that favor shipping rule protections, and the pressing humanitarian needs facing Puerto Rico’s residents.The Biden administration has lifted the Jones Act before, last year waiving the rule temporarily during a petroleum shortage.
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