Lake Carriers Association (LCA) is a prominent organization based in Westlake, OH, dedicated to advocating for the Great Lakes Navigation System and promoting American-made, American-built, and American-crewed shipping. Led by President James H.I. Weakley, LCA represents the interests of the shipping industry and regularly testifies before Congress on Great Lakes and shipping issues. With a focus on sustainability, safety, and economic impacts, LCA works towards maintaining and improving the infrastructure, promoting job opportunities, and ensuring the highest standards of environmental compliance in the industry. Eric Peace, the Vice President of LCA, brings extensive experience from his 20-year career in the Coast Guard, particularly in icebreaking operations. As the Director of Operations and Communications, he plays a crucial role in driving LCA's mission and advocating for the procurement of new Polar Icebreakers. Debra DiCianna, the Director of Environmental Regulatory Affairs, brings her expertise in vessel environmental compliance and ballast water management systems. With a background in chemical engineering, she contributes to the development of waste management solutions and ship environmental systems. Together, the dedicated team at LCA works towards ensuring the sustainability and success of the Great Lakes shipping industry.
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