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  • 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 17157
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a notice about a request regarding the use of a foreign-built vessel, named M/V Star Fisher, in U.S. coastwise trade. They invite public comments on whether the proposed use of this vessel might negatively affect U.S. shipbuilders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments can be submitted until May 23, 2025, through various methods mentioned in the notice. MARAD ensures all comments will be publicly available unless they include confidential information, which must be marked as such.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government is asking people to share their thoughts on whether a foreign-made boat called M/V Star Fisher should be allowed to help with carrying people around the U.S., but they're worried it might hurt American boat makers.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17147
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the Department of Transportation has published a notice seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel, "M/V LA FEMME DE LA MER," in U.S. coastwise trade. This type of trade typically involves domestic shipping routes. The vessel would carry up to 12 passengers, and MARAD aims to determine if its proposed use would negatively affect U.S. shipbuilders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments are open until May 23, 2025, and details on how to submit them are available on the regulations website or by mail.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people what they think about letting a special kind of boat from another country, called "M/V LA FEMME DE LA MER," give rides to people along the U.S. coast. They want to know if this could be bad for boat makers in the U.S. or those who use U.S.-made boats to do the same thing.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17170
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request for using a foreign-built passenger vessel, named S/V VELA VIA, in U.S. coastal trade. They need to determine if its use would negatively impact American vessel builders or businesses that use American-built vessels. Comments are welcome until May 23, 2025, and can be submitted via mail or the federal eRulemaking portal. MARAD is responsible for making decisions about foreign and certain U.S.-built vessels through authority granted by the Department of Transportation.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know if they should let a foreign-built boat named S/V VELA VIA work in the U.S. They need help from people to decide if this would hurt American boat makers or businesses.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17276
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, is considering a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the S/V Zoe II, in the U.S. coastwise trade. The notice asks the public to comment on whether this use would negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or U.S. businesses that use American-built vessels. Comments must be submitted by May 27, 2025, and details surrounding the request are available for public review online. The Administration invites comments to help determine any adverse effects this decision might have on the relevant U.S. industries.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know if a small boat from another country, called the S/V Zoe II, can be used to take people on trips in the U.S. without causing problems for American boat businesses. They are asking people to share their thoughts by May 27, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17141
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade. The request concerns whether the proposed use of the vessel, which carries a maximum of 12 passengers, would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Details of the vessel's intended operations and instructions for submitting comments are provided. Comments are accepted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail, and will be made publicly available unless specifically marked as confidential.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine there's a boat built in another country that wants to pick up a few people and sail them around in the USA. The people in charge are asking everyone if it's okay to let this boat do that, or if it might be a problem for the businesses in the USA that build and use their own boats.

  • 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 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 17163
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration is asking for public comments on a request about using a small, foreign-built passenger vessel named S/V South'n Breeze in U.S. waters. They want to know if this usage would negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or businesses that rely on U.S.-made vessels. People can submit their opinions by May 23, 2025, through the official website or by mail. All comments will be publicly available, but confidential information can be submitted separately.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Administration wants to know what people think about using a boat from another country to carry people in the U.S. They want to check if this would be bad for the people who build or use boats made in the U.S.

  • 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.