“Settlements such as this one reflect a reasoned judgment that certainty and public resource conservation are of greater value than another decade of litigation, which would detract from taxpayer resources and personnel focusing on the Department’s top priorities,” said @ASGWoodward. “Bringing this litigation to a close also creates a welcomed opportunity for collaboration among federal, state, and local partners to better support the long-term functionality and economic vitality of the Port of Alaska for the benefit of the American people.”