The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation has received a request for a waiver of the coastwise trade laws for a vessel over three years old, named ISLAND REEF, to allow it to carry up to twelve passengers for hire. The vessel is intended to be used for snorkel, sport fishing, and scuba tours in Puerto Rico. The public is invited to submit comments on this request by February 8, 2021. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail, and they will be made publicly available.
Simple Explanation
The government got a request to let a boat called ISLAND REEF, which is over three years old, give fun trips like scuba and fishing tours in Puerto Rico for up to twelve people. They want to know if anyone thinks that's a good or bad idea, and people can tell them what they think before February 8, 2021.