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Dr. Rand Paul’s Legislation Designating CVG as USFWS Port of Entry Signed into Law by President Biden
May 17, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Yesterday, in a development for Kentucky and trade policy, U.S. Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) amendment to streamline the layover of goods at CVG was signed into law by President Biden. Dr. Paul’s amendment, included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3935), begins the process of adding Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) list of Designated Ports. This designation authorizes CVG to directly process shipments of wildlife and wildlife-derived products, reducing costs and creating job opportunities for Kentucky.
“Adding Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport as a Designated Port is a strategic move that enhances efficiency, reduces costs, creates jobs for Kentucky, and aligns it with the demands of global commerce,” said Dr. Paul. “My amendment is a win-win, not just for our Commonwealth but for the national economy.”
Dr. Paul’s legislation has garnered support from several stakeholders:
“For several years, Senator Paul has worked with us and DHL to grow cargo at CVG,” said Candace McGraw, CEO of CVG. “I am grateful to Senator Paul for championing an amendment to designate CVG as a port of entry for fish and wildlife products... I thank Senator Paul and his staff for their work on this amendment.”
“On behalf of DHL, we are thrilled to see Senator Paul’s amendment included in the FAA reauthorization,” said Andrew Williams, CEO for DHL Express Americas. “With this designation... we will see speedier processing times for customers... Thank you.”
“Atlas thanks Senator Paul for his commitment to improving the efficiency and competitiveness of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport,” said Jamie Handley, Vice President at Atlas Air Worldwide.
Despite its ranking as the sixth busiest cargo airport in the United States in 2022 when CVG handled over eight billion pounds of landed cargo, inefficiencies remain due to current requirements that couriers drive wildlife goods elsewhere for inspection by USFWS. The new law addresses these inefficiencies.
Additionally, this law includes a provision allowing USFWS to accept donations from private entities.
You can read Dr. Paul's amendment HERE.
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