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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17161
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced a request for public comments on the coastwise use of the foreign-built vessel, S/V Dragonfly, which is proposed to carry no more than twelve passengers for hire in U.S. waters. The notice asks for feedback on whether using this foreign-built vessel will negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or businesses engaged in coastwise trade using U.S.-built vessels. Interested individuals can submit their comments through the provided online portal or by mail, with specific guidelines on how to categorize confidential information if needed. Comments are due by May 23, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    A government department is asking people to share their thoughts about whether using a non-American-made boat to take people on trips in U.S. waters is okay, or if it might hurt American boat builders and businesses. They want everyone to send in their ideas by May 23, 2025, but they know it might be a bit tricky for some people to share their thoughts because of the detailed rules.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17145
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is considering a request to use a foreign-built vessel called M/V VIXEN for U.S. coastwise trade, where vessels are limited to carrying no more than twelve passengers. MARAD seeks public comments to determine if this use would negatively affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built ships. The public is encouraged to submit comments via the specified methods by May 23, 2025. All comments will become part of the public record unless deemed confidential under specific guidelines.

    Simple Explanation

    MARAD is thinking about letting a foreign-made boat called M/V VIXEN take people on trips in the U.S., and they want to hear what people think about it before making a decision, so everyone has until May 23, 2025, to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17128
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, has published a notice asking for public comments on the coastwise use of a foreign-built vessel named M/V Kingfisher. This request involves determining if using the vessel will negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that use American-built vessels. Comments can be submitted until May 23, 2025, through various methods such as the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. The submitted comments, including personal information, will be made publicly available unless marked as confidential.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government wants to know if using a boat called M/V Kingfisher, which was built in another country, would hurt American boat builders or businesses. They are asking people to share what they think, and the government will show everyone's thoughts, unless they are private and kept secret.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17136
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is considering a request to allow a foreign-built small passenger vessel to operate in the U.S. coastwise trade. They are seeking public comments to assess whether this would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating with U.S.-built vessels. Interested parties can submit comments by May 23, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. MARAD ensures all comments are publicly available, but confidential submissions can be made under specified procedures.

    Simple Explanation

    MARAD, which is part of the government, wants to know what people think about letting a small boat from another country carry passengers along U.S. shores. They are checking to see if this would make things difficult for American boat makers or businesses that use American boats.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17129
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on the potential use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, M/V Busch Whacker, in U.S. coastwise trade. The vessel can carry up to twelve passengers for hire, and MARAD wants to determine if its use would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses relying on U.S.-built vessels. Comments, which will be publicly available, can be submitted online or by mail until May 23, 2025. Anyone submitting comments should follow the specified guidelines, including the option to request confidentiality for commercially sensitive information.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Administration is asking people to share their thoughts about using a foreign-built boat, called the M/V Busch Whacker, to take up to twelve passengers on trips along U.S. waters. They want to make sure using this boat won't hurt American boat makers or businesses that use boats built in America.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17139
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V Mastermind, in U.S. coastwise trade. The vessel would carry no more than 12 passengers for hire. The request raises questions about potential negative impacts on U.S. vessel builders and businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Public comments can be submitted until May 23, 2025, and further details can be found on the regulations.gov website under docket number MARAD-2025-0028.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government wants to know if using a foreign-made boat, called the M/V Mastermind, to carry a small number of people for money might hurt local boat-makers and businesses, and they're asking people to share their thoughts about it before a deadline.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17160
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the Department of Transportation, has received a request to determine if a foreign-built vessel known as S/V Wind Therapy can be used in U.S. coastwise trade. This involves assessing whether the vessel's use would harm U.S. shipbuilders or trades using American-made ships. To help make a decision, MARAD is asking the public to submit comments by May 23, 2025, through the methods outlined on regulations.gov or by mail. All comments will be public, and those wishing to keep their comments private must follow specific instructions.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting a boat called S/V Wind Therapy, which wasn't built in the U.S., be used to carry a few people for fun rides along the U.S. coast. They want to know if using this boat will be bad for American boat makers or others who use American boats, so they're asking people to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17135
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has the authority to decide if foreign-built or certain U.S.-built vessels can be used in the coastwise trade, which involves transporting no more than 12 passengers for hire. They are currently reviewing a request to use a specific foreign-built vessel in U.S. waters and are asking the public to share their opinions by May 23, 2025. Interested parties can comment on whether this decision could negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail, and they will be publicly available unless marked as confidential.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know if a boat from another country can give rides to people in the U.S., and they're asking people to say if they think it's a good or bad idea. They'll listen to everyone's thoughts until May 23, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17126
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request concerning the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel named M/V RETAINED EARNINGS in the U.S. coastwise trade. The concern is whether allowing such a vessel to operate will negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Stakeholders can submit comments by May 23, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. The aim is to assess any undue adverse effects on domestic industries, and all comments will be made public.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government wants to know what people think about a small boat from another country, called M/V RETAINED EARNINGS, using American waters to carry passengers. They want to make sure this won't hurt the people who make or use American boats, and they are asking for opinions by May 23, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17167
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published a notice requesting public comments on a proposal regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the S/V Cerulean, in U.S. coastal trade. The administration needs to determine if this vessel's use would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Interested parties can submit their comments by May 23, 2025, to help assess any potential adverse effects. Public comments and supporting documents are accessible online, and contributors are advised that all submissions will be publicly available, except for those deemed confidential under certain provisions.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Administration wants to know if letting a foreign-made boat, the S/V Cerulean, take people on short trips in the U.S. could be bad for American boat makers or businesses. People can share their thoughts about this by May 23, 2025.

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