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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17155
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built vessel, S/V Cocoa Bella, in the United States coastwise trade. This involves determining if such use would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. People can submit comments until May 23, 2025, and these will be publicly available unless marked as confidential. The full request and instructions for commenting can be found in the DOT docket MARAD-2025-0045 at regulations.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know what people think about using a boat made in another country to take people on trips in the U.S., and they are asking for opinions by May 23, 2025. They want to make sure it won't hurt American boat makers or businesses using American boats.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17150
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, is evaluating a request to use a foreign-built vessel called S/V Daydreams for commercial transport of up to twelve passengers in the U.S. coastwise trade. Public comments are being solicited to determine if this use could negatively affect U.S. shipbuilders or businesses that rely on American-built vessels. The public can submit their comments through various channels until May 23, 2025. All comments, unless marked as confidential, will be made publicly available and included in the processing of this request.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting a special boat from another country give rides to only a few people in America. They want to know if this is a good idea or if it might hurt the people who build and use boats made in America, so they are asking everyone to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17172
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published a notice to invite comments on the proposed use of the foreign-built vessel M/V Belafonte for U.S. coastwise trade. This trade involves ships carrying no more than 12 passengers. The public is encouraged to submit comments to help determine if the vessel’s use might negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or businesses that rely on American-made vessels. Details for submitting comments are available, and the deadline is May 23, 2025. The comments will be publicly accessible, although there is an option to submit them confidentially.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Administration is asking people what they think about using a special foreign-made boat called M/V Belafonte to carry a few passengers around America, making sure it doesn't upset local boat makers too much. People can share their thoughts until May 23, 2025, either openly or secretly.

  • 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.

  • 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 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 17146
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the Department of Transportation has received a request to determine whether a foreign-built small passenger vessel can be used in U.S. coastwise trade without negatively impacting U.S. shipbuilders and businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. The notice seeks public comments to assess if this use would harm U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade. Comments can be submitted through various methods until May 23, 2025, and should include specific information about the request's potential adverse effects on U.S. interests. Public comments, including any personal information provided, will be made available online.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people to say if a big boat built in another country would hurt businesses that build or use boats made in the USA. They want to know what everyone thinks by May 23, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17168
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments about the potential impact of using a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V Naveapr, in U.S. waters. This request is to determine if the vessel's operation would negatively affect U.S. shipbuilders or businesses that rely on U.S.-built vessels. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail by May 23, 2025. All comments will be available to the public, and submitters can request confidential treatment for certain information provided.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know what people think about a special type of boat, the M/V Naveapr, that was made in another country and is now being considered to carry people in American waters. They want to make sure that using this boat won't hurt businesses in the U.S. that build or use American-made boats.

  • 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 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.