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The Maritime Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking nominations for membership in the U.S. Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC). This committee provides advice and recommendations to the Maritime Administrator on improving the efficiency of maritime transportation, including short sea shipping and other related areas. Members will be selected based on their expertise, experience, and willingness to serve, ensuring a balanced representation of various maritime interests. The deadline for applications is February 8, 2021, though applications may continue to be accepted to fill any vacancies during the term.

The Maritime Administration, under the Department of Transportation, has received a request for a waiver of the U.S.-build requirements of the coastwise trade laws. This waiver would allow the vessel Never Enough II to carry up to twelve passengers for hire, and it is intended for charter fishing in North Carolina. The agency invites public comments on this waiver application and notes that if the waiver adversely affects U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels, it will not be granted. Comments must be submitted by February 16, 2021, and will be made publicly available.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew a collection of information about the availability of Jones Act vessels, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection helps determine the availability of U.S. flag vessels for coastwise cargo transport when considering Jones Act waivers. MARAD invites feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and potential minimization of the collection's burden. Comments are due by March 10, 2025, and can be submitted through various methods, including the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on a request to determine the coastwise endorsement eligibility for the foreign-built vessel SEA STAR. This vessel intends to operate as a taxi and tour service in Puget Sound and the Inside Passage, accommodating no more than twelve passengers. MARAD seeks input on potential impacts this determination may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses that utilize U.S.-flag vessels. Comments can be submitted through various methods by January 6, 2025, and will be publicly available unless submitted confidentially following specific procedures.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is considering a waiver request to allow the vessel PACIFIC CEREMONY to operate with no more than twelve passengers for hire, despite not meeting the U.S. build requirements under coastwise trade laws. Interested parties are invited to submit comments regarding this waiver by February 8, 2021. This specific vessel, a 63.3-foot-long motor vessel, is planned to be used for private charters in the geographical areas of California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, except for Southeastern Alaska. The waiver can only be granted if it does not negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flagged vessels.

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 Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation is reviewing a request for a coastwise endorsement for a vessel named "Yes Dear," which is foreign-built and intended for passenger day charters near Puerto Rico. They seek public comments by February 5, 2025, on how this endorsement might impact U.S. shipbuilders and businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. Anyone interested in submitting comments can do so online or by mail, and are reminded that submissions, unless marked confidential, will be publicly accessible. MARAD will evaluate the potential negative effects on U.S. businesses before deciding on the eligibility of the endorsement.

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), under the Department of Transportation, is looking to determine if a foreign-built vessel, named Open Seas, can be eligible for coastwise trade endorsement. This endorsement would allow the vessel to carry up to 12 passengers for hire. The administration is seeking public comments on how this might impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flagged vessels. Comments, which can be submitted by February 5, 2025, should focus on whether approving this request could negatively affect domestic industry.