![]() ![]() The Governors are calling on President Biden to suspend the burdensome federal mandate for COVID-19 vaccines for all private employees, specifically for the trucking and transportation industry so that driver shortages are not further exacerbated by an additional barrier to employment. Governors across America are working to address the supply chain crisis since the President won’t ,” Governor Little said. “We’ve already cut red tape to enable faster, freer flow of commerce in Idaho, and I am calling on state agencies within my administration today to identify additional specific actions we can take to ensure Idahoans have what they need for the holidays. ![]() Since Governor Little took office close to three years ago, 30-percent of total restrictions and 38 rule chapters have been eliminated from the Idaho Transportation Department rules. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of C3.BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) -With an American supply chain in crisis under the Biden Administration, Governor Brad Little signed on to “Operation Open Roads,” a commitment from America’s governors to cut red tape and address the workforce shortage to ensure everyday goods are available to Idahoans for the holiday season. But some government laws and regulations have exacerbated the problem, and Operation Open Roads provides a pathway forward for domestic and local policy makers to address supply chain backlogs. To be clear, the supply chain issues are a result of both global and domestic factors and also a result of supply and demand. Operation Open Roads looks to increase economic productivity by reducing several government-imposed barriers that hinder development. ” Additionally, vehicles that are allowed to service offshore wind farms in the United States must comply with the Jones Act which delays project completion time and increases costs.Įasing supply chain constraints makes economic and environmental sense. Global supply chains delays have also impacted the clean energy sector with the Solar Energy Association saying that supply chain constraints, among other factors, “pose downside risks to near-term growth. Collectively, these laws increase road congestion and push businesses to use trucking or freight to transport goods-both of which are 3.4 to 4.2 times more carbon intensive than shipping. Laws such as the Jones Act or Foreign Dredge Act have contributed to increased port congestion, hurt conservation efforts to restore natural barrier islands, and inflate shipping costs. Solving the supply chain crisis is good for the environment as well. Consumers feel the impact of these disruptions through rising shipping costs, higher prices, or increased inflation. According to a report from GEP, COVID-19-caused disruptions in the supply chain cost businesses in America and the EU up to $4 trillion in lost revenues. Inefficiencies in supply chains hurt businesses and consumers alike. Importantly, Operation Open Roads will also address port congestion by committing harbors to operate at full capacity and by accepting Panamax ships that are stalled and waiting to be unloaded along the west coast due to port congestion. Under Operation Open Roads, governors will use their authority, when allowable, to reduce harmful regulations such as cargo size or load restrictions to “allow cargo to move more efficiently” and “adjust hours of service constraints to provide truck drivers more time and flexibility.”Īdditionally, Governors will look to “deregulate education and occupational licensure barriers to get more commercial truck drivers on the road,” and will work with different state agencies and the private sector to increase data sharing and efficiency for distribution centers, storage facilities, and other intrastate corridors. Operation Open Roads aims to ease regulations that are impeding on economic progress and hamstringing supply chains. To address supply chain inefficiencies 15 Republican governors recently signed Operation Open Roads. ![]() >Regulatory Improvement is a Win for Infrastructure, the Environment<<< While a few supply chain disruptions were bound to happen as global economies opened back up and demand for products increased rapidly, several government-imposed barriers have made the problem worse. In the United States supply chains bottleneck are occurring because of regulations, worker shortages, and increased consumer demand. While many people may be excitedly waiting by the door for presents, holiday shipping could face delays if certain supply chain issues aren’t resolved. The USPS is expecting to ship around 5 million packages per day from Thanksgiving until Christmas and FedEx projects that they will deliver 385 million packages. Every holiday season retail and commerce receive a notable uptick in business. ![]()
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