Amendment to San Diego Unified Port District Tariff No. 1G

Amendment to San Diego Unified Port District Tariff No. 1G

The proposed project involves an amendment to the San Diego Unified Port District’s Tariff No. 1-G (Tariff) to increase rates, add two new rates (Anchorage at B Street Cruise Terminal and Photography at all District Marine Terminals), and update the format and language. The Tariff governs the rates and charges applicable for all maritime-related commercial activity under the District’s jurisdiction. The Tariff is reviewed annually to ensure that the District’s rates and charges are competitive, and the rules are current. In addition, the rates and charges are reviewed to reflect the prevailing market rates and economic climate. The review is typically performed during the beginning of the prior fiscal year; however it was postponed due to the COVID-19 event. The proposed Tariff amendment involves a General Rate Increase (GRI) for dockage, wharfage, demurrage, storage, space occupancy, and miscellaneous rates and charges, effective January 1, 2021. There are several factors that are considered during staff’s Tariff analysis, including relevant economic indicators such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for the West Region, All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), Producers Price Index for Navigational Services (PCU), rate recommendations made by California Association of Port Authorities (CAPA) member ports, actual rate increases by other CAPA ports, and regional market conditions. The amendment would be effective January 1, 2021 and includes the following changes: • Implement a two percent (2%) General Rate Increase (GRI) for: o Minimum Charge—Item Nos. 0510, 0650, 0740, 0745, 0748 o Permit Fees—Item Nos. 0515, 0520 o Full Dockage—Item No. 0575 o Wharfage—Item Nos. 0603, 0605, 0610, 0614, 0615, 0617, 0618, 0619, 0620, 0625, 0626, 0627, 0629, 0630, 0635, 0637, 0640, 0641, 0645, 0647(b), (c), (d), 0650, 0655, 0660, 0662, 0663, 0664, 0665, 0666, 0670, 0671, 0672, 0673, 0674 o Wharf Demurrage for All Commodities, Lumber and Forest Products, Containers—Item No. 0705 o Wharf Storage Rates –Item No. 0720 and Per Container Wharf Storage Rates–Item No. 0725 o Space Occupancy Rates–Item No. 0735 o Temporary Office Occupancy–Item No. 0736 o Temporary Area Assignments–Item No. 0737 o Mobile Harbor Crane–Item No. 0738 o Electrical Service Rates for Refrigerated Containers–Item No. 0747 o Redelivery of Merchandise–Item No. 0750 o Environmental Surcharge for Dry Bulk Cargo–Item No. 0758 • Exceptions to the 2% GRI include: o Commercial Fishing Vessels—Item No. 0570 – No Rate Increase o Dockage Charge for Transient Vessels—Item No. 0572 – No Rate Increase o Credit Rule (Minimum Delinquent Charge)—Item No. 0535 – Subject to $1.00 Rate Increase o Passenger Fees for Cruise Ships—Item No. 0647(a) – No Rate Increase o Merchandise N.O.S—Item No. 0600 – Subject to a 50% Rate Increase o Project Cargo Rates—Item No. 0631 – Subject to a 50% Rate Increase o Vehicles (Import/Inbound) RTTF (Rail | Truck Transfer Fee)—Item No. 0660 – Subject to $1.25 Rate Increase o Commercial Vehicles (Light & Medium Weight) RTTF (Rail | Truck Transfer Fee)—Item No. 0663 –Subject to a $1.25 Rate Increase o Pilotage Rates and Charges–Item No. 0800 – No Rate Increase • New Rates include: o Anchorage—Item No. 0441 “B” Street Cruise Terminal Merchant Vessel Anchorage "Anchorage" is reserved for the use of merchant vessels calling at the Port of San Diego while awaiting a berth. The administration of this Anchorage is exercised by the Executive Director, San Diego Unified Port District. Vessels anchoring in San Diego Harbor shall leave a free passage for the other craft and shall not obstruct the approaches to the wharves in the harbor. The waters bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude Longitude 32°43’00.8” N 117°10’36.3” W 32°43’00.8” N 117°11’23.0” W 32°43’05.0” N 117°11’30.5” W 32°43’27.2” N 117°11’14.0” W 32°43’20.2” N 117°10’53.0” W and thence due east to the shoreline, and thence along the shoreline and pier to the point of beginning. When space is available, the Executive Director at his or her own discretion my authorize the use of the anchorage for non-commercial vessels upon receipt of an anchorage application. 'Anchorage' charges for non-commercial vessels will be assessed at fifty percent (50%) of full dockage rates as per Item No. 0575--Rates for Full Dockage. o Photography on the Terminal—Item No. 0541 The Port of San Diego owns and operates the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, National City Marine Terminal, “B” Street Cruise Ship Terminal and Broadway Pier Cruise Ship Terminal under the San Diego Unified Port District Act. All photography or videography activity on the Port’s Marine Terminals requires permission and preapproval from the Maritime Division. An approved Photography and Videography Permit (“Permit”) is required for any activities within the Port District facilities, prior to filming. Companies or individuals can acquire the Permit application from the Maritime Operations Office at (619) 686-6345 or via e-mail to TAMT@portofsandiego.org. • Updates to Format and Language: o Title Page o Commissioners, Officers and Administrative Staff o Correction Number Sheet o Correlation of Federal Maritime Commission Definitions—Item No. 0125 o Hazardous and Dangerous Cargo Permit Required—Item No. 0465 o Regulations Governing Petroleum Products—Item No. 0480 o Rates for Full Dockage—Item No. 0575 (5) 'Anchorage' as defined in Item No. 0441—“B” Street Cruise Terminal Merchant Vessel Anchorage for non-commercial vessels will be assessed at fifty percent (50%) of full dockage rates. o Application of Wharfage Rates—Item No. 0580 o Free Time Allowed—Item No. 0685: (a) Hawaiian Trade Vehicles The proposed rate increases would aid in balancing the rising operational and maintenance costs, and the financial reserve needs while maintaining a rate structure that is comparable to competitor ports. Additionally, while some of the Tariff will be used for maintenance, such maintenance shall not be for capital improvements to expand systems.

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