Anticipating Policy Options for Addressing U.S. Arctic Hurdles

An overview of testimony by Abbie Tingstad presented before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on May 8, 2019.

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