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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for a waiver of the U.S.-build requirements of coastwise trade laws to allow the vessel HECHT YEAH to carry up to twelve passengers for hire. This waiver would permit the vessel, which is three years old, to operate as a "bareboat charter" primarily in Puerto Rico. Public comments on this waiver request can be submitted by February 8, 2021. If it's determined that the waiver negatively impacts U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels, the waiver may not be granted.

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the Maritime Administration are calling for public comments and inviting public participation in meetings regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Blue Marlin Offshore Port LLC's (BMOP) deepwater port license application. This project involves building, owning, and operating a deepwater port off the coast of Louisiana to export crude oil. The deepwater port is designed to manage Very Large Crude Carriers and similar vessels, with a loading capacity of up to 80,000 barrels per hour. Public meetings are scheduled for March 2025 in Louisiana and Texas. More details on how to provide comments can be found on the regulations.gov website under docket number MARAD-2020-0127.

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) is seeking public comments on the future use or disposition of the historic vessel, the Nuclear Ship NS Savannah, after its nuclear reactor is fully decommissioned. The agency is considering either maintaining the vessel intact, potentially as a museum, or dismantling it. MARAD is interested in hearing from the public about possible new uses for the ship, potential operators, or alternative suggestions. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including the Federal eRulemaking Portal, and are open until March 15, 2021.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for a waiver of the U.S.-build requirements of the coastwise trade laws for the vessel BALAM, a 50-foot sailing catamaran based in San Diego, California. This waiver would allow the vessel to carry up to twelve passengers for hire for activities such as sailing lessons and charters. Public comments on the waiver request can be submitted until February 8, 2021, and must include the agency name and specific docket number MARAD-2020-0172. MARAD will consider the impact of the waiver on U.S. vessel builders and businesses before making a decision.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting applications for vessels to join the Cable Security Fleet (CSF). This program aims to keep a ready fleet of U.S.-owned cable vessels for national security and global positioning in the submarine cable market. To apply, potential participants must meet specific citizenship and technical requirements and submit applications by February 4, 2021. Once selected, participants will form agreements with MARAD to operate these vessels in the commercial cable industry and make them available to the U.S. Government during emergencies.

The Department of the Navy, part of the Department of Defense (DoD), has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information about U.S. shipyards under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This information will be used by the Naval Sea Systems Command and the U.S. Maritime Administration to maintain an updated list of commercial shipyards and their capabilities. The collection effort seeks responses from 200 businesses annually, with each response taking about four hours. Public comments on the proposal are open until January 15, 2025.

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), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is inviting public comments on the eligibility of a foreign-built vessel, ZEKI, for a coastwise endorsement to carry up to 12 passengers in the U.S. The vessel is intended for passenger cruises and transport along the north and east coasts of Puerto Rico, based in San Juan. Comments can be submitted until January 21, 2025, and should consider the potential impact on U.S. vessel builders and businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. The complete application is available online for review, and MARAD will use public feedback to assess any adverse effects on U.S. industries before issuing a decision.

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.