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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced a delay in issuing the Record of Decision for the proposed Texas GulfLink Deepwater Port, located off the coast of Brazoria County, Texas. This is because the agency is still processing and reviewing over 44,000 public comments received on the Final Environmental Impact Statement and final public hearing. The delay ensures that all the submitted information and viewpoints are thoroughly evaluated before making a final decision. MARAD's actions are in compliance with the requirements set by the Deepwater Port Act of 1974.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a final rule to revise civil penalty amounts for violations of various transportation regulations, effective December 30, 2024. These adjustments are required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act and are meant to ensure that penalties maintain their deterrent effect by accounting for inflation. The rule covers a wide array of areas including aviation, hazardous materials, and vehicle safety, among others. The adjustments apply prospectively, meaning they will only affect violations occurring after the rule takes effect.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation is considering a request to determine if the foreign-built vessel CLAREMONT, intended to carry up to twelve passengers for hire, can receive a coastwise endorsement. This notice invites public comments on how allowing this vessel to operate might affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. The CLAREMONT, specifically a motor yacht based in Miami, Florida, plans to offer passenger charters along the east coast of Florida and New York. Comments should be submitted by January 6, 2025, referencing the docket number MARAD-2024-0153.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the Department of Transportation is considering a request to allow a foreign-built vessel named VALKYRIE, intended for passenger sailing charters, to operate in the coastwise trade near Honolulu, Hawaii. The vessel would carry no more than twelve passengers, and MARAD is seeking public comments on whether this would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or companies that operate U.S.-flag vessels. Interested parties can submit their comments until January 6, 2025, through various methods, including online at regulations.gov. MARAD will only approve the request if it determines there is no adverse effect on U.S. businesses as per relevant regulations.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the U.S. Department of Transportation is considering a request to determine if a foreign-built vessel, Skydancer, can be approved for a coastwise endorsement, allowing it to carry up to 12 passengers for commercial sailing charters in California. MARAD is inviting public comments on how this decision might affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses that use American-flagged vessels. The application is available for review online, and comments can be submitted via the federal eRulemaking portal or by mail. Comments will be publicly available unless submitted as confidential commercial information.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on a request it received concerning coastwise endorsement eligibility for the foreign-built vessel "CLAPOTIS," which will operate passenger charters and cruises in California. The agency seeks input on how this determination could impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. Comments can be submitted via the federal eRulemaking portal or by mail until January 21, 2025. All submitted comments will be available to the public, and if submitted confidentially, they should be emailed with specific identification as containing confidential information.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for a coastwise endorsement eligibility determination for a foreign-built vessel named HI TIDE, which will carry up to twelve passengers for hire. The vessel is intended for passenger fishing charters and tours around the Island of Hawaii. MARAD is soliciting public comments on how this determination might affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. The public can submit comments until January 6, 2025, through various methods outlined in the notice.

The Maritime Administration is considering a waiver request for the vessel Euphoria, which would allow it to carry up to twelve passengers for hire, despite not being built in the U.S., as usually required by coastwise trade laws. The vessel, a 70-foot motor yacht, is intended for ecological studies of seals mating in California and Baja Mexico. Public comments on the waiver request can be submitted until February 25, 2021. The Maritime Administration will decide on the waiver based on various criteria, including its potential impact on U.S. vessel builders and businesses using U.S.-flagged vessels.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the U.S. Department of Transportation is inviting public comments on a request concerning the coastwise endorsement eligibility of the SEA CZAR, a foreign-built vessel intended to offer passenger charters in the Pacific Northwest. The vessel will operate from Tacoma to the Canadian border, including the San Juan Islands and Lake Washington. MARAD seeks feedback on how this could impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels, and comments can be submitted via various methods until January 6, 2025. If adverse effects are determined, MARAD may deny the endorsement.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on its plan to renew an information collection about the availability of Jones Act vessels. This renewal request is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget and is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. The collection helps MARAD determine if there are enough U.S. flag vessels available for coastwise transport when requests for waivers of the Jones Act are made. Public comments can be submitted via a government website, and the process is designed to ensure that businesses or individuals affected by these determinations can voice their opinions.