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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.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced a delay in issuing the Record of Decision for the proposed Texas GulfLink Deepwater Port, located off the coast of Brazoria County, Texas. This is because the agency is still processing and reviewing over 44,000 public comments received on the Final Environmental Impact Statement and final public hearing. The delay ensures that all the submitted information and viewpoints are thoroughly evaluated before making a final decision. MARAD's actions are in compliance with the requirements set by the Deepwater Port Act of 1974.

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 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) under the Department of Transportation is considering a request to determine if the foreign-built vessel CLAREMONT, intended to carry up to twelve passengers for hire, can receive a coastwise endorsement. This notice invites public comments on how allowing this vessel to operate might affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. The CLAREMONT, specifically a motor yacht based in Miami, Florida, plans to offer passenger charters along the east coast of Florida and New York. Comments should be submitted by January 6, 2025, referencing the docket number MARAD-2024-0153.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is considering authorizing a foreign-built vessel named ENVISION to carry up to 12 passengers for hire along the U.S. coast. They are seeking public comments on whether this approval could negatively impact U.S. boat builders or businesses that operate U.S.-flagged vessels. The vessel, a 52.9′ motor yacht, intends to offer day charters and cruises along the east coast of Florida and Long Island, New York, with its base in Delray Beach, Florida. Interested parties can submit their opinions and concerns by January 21, 2025.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on its plan to renew an information collection for the Construction Reserve Fund (CRF) program, which offers tax deferral benefits to U.S.-flag vessel operators. This program aims to support the construction and modernization of U.S. merchant vessels essential for national defense and U.S. commerce. The application process requires vessel owners in foreign or domestic commerce to participate, with an estimated annual burden of 90 hours for respondents. The public can submit their comments within 30 days of this notice's publication.

The Maritime Administration under the Department of Transportation has announced the availability of $19.6 million in grants through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. These grants aim to enhance efficiency and quality in small shipyard operations, focusing on capital improvements and training for workers in shipbuilding-related industries. Applications for these grants are open until February 25, 2021, with strict eligibility criteria, including the requirement for shipyards to have fewer than 1,200 production employees. The program encourages the use of U.S.-produced goods and supports projects that aid rural areas and opportunity zones.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation is inviting public comments on a request for a coastwise endorsement eligibility determination for a foreign-built motor yacht named INFINITY, intended to operate charters on the east coast of Florida. The decision will assess any adverse effects on U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. Comments must be submitted by January 6, 2025, using the specified docket number on the portal or by mail. Interested parties can review the complete application online, and all submissions will be available to the public unless marked as confidential.

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.