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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew an information collection for the United States Marine Highway Program. This collection, designated as OMB 2133-0541, will help evaluate applications for grant funding. Changes made by the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for 2023 removed the need for MARAD to pre-designate a project for grant competition. A public notice was issued to gather feedback in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

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 seeking public comments on its plan to ask for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew a data collection related to the Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. This information is used to determine which training centers can be designated as CoEs. The renewal is part of a strategy to maintain and modernize the maritime workforce, in line with the National Defense Authorization Act of 2018. Public and institutions have 30 days to provide feedback on this proposal.

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 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) 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) of the Department of Transportation is considering a request to allow a foreign-built vessel named VALKYRIE, intended for passenger sailing charters, to operate in the coastwise trade near Honolulu, Hawaii. The vessel would carry no more than twelve passengers, and MARAD is seeking public comments on whether this would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or companies that operate U.S.-flag vessels. Interested parties can submit their comments until January 6, 2025, through various methods, including online at regulations.gov. MARAD will only approve the request if it determines there is no adverse effect on U.S. businesses as per relevant regulations.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on its plan to renew an information collection about the availability of Jones Act vessels. This renewal request is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget and is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. The collection helps MARAD determine if there are enough U.S. flag vessels available for coastwise transport when requests for waivers of the Jones Act are made. Public comments can be submitted via a government website, and the process is designed to ensure that businesses or individuals affected by these determinations can voice their opinions.

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) 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.