Search Results for keywords:"coastwise use determination"

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  • 2025-06996 — Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V Loon
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17133
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation is considering a request regarding the use of a foreign-built vessel, named M/V Loon, for carrying up to 12 passengers in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is seeking public comments to help decide if this would negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Public feedback is open until May 23, 2025, and comments can be submitted through various methods detailed in the document. Personal information included in the comments will be publicly accessible, and commenters can request confidential treatment for certain commercial information.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting a special boat called M/V Loon, which was made in another country, carry people around — up to twelve at a time — on U.S. waters. They want people to say if this is a good idea or if it might cause problems for those who build boats here or use American-made boats for their businesses.

  • 2025-07014 — Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V Thormax
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17127
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration under the Department of Transportation is requesting public comments on the use of a foreign-built vessel, the M/V Thormax, for carrying up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade. They want to determine if this usage could negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Individuals and businesses are invited to submit comments on this potential impact by May 23, 2025. Comments should mention the vessel's name, the commenter's interest, and any detailed evidence supporting concerns about negative effects.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know if a foreign-made boat called the M/V Thormax can carry up to twelve people for business in U.S. waters without hurting American boat makers or businesses. They're asking people to share their opinions and concerns about this by May 23, 2025.