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  • 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 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 17159
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, released a notice about a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel named S/V Island Jewel in U.S. coastwise trade. This notice seeks public comments to help determine if the vessel's use would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses relying on U.S.-built vessels. Comments are open until May 23, 2025, and can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. All comments will be publicly accessible unless marked as confidential.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government is asking people if it's okay for a boat from another country, called S/V Island Jewel, to carry up to 12 people around the U.S. They want to know if using this foreign boat would make it hard for American boat makers or businesses.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17133
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation is considering a request regarding the use of a foreign-built vessel, named M/V Loon, for carrying up to 12 passengers in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is seeking public comments to help decide if this would negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Public feedback is open until May 23, 2025, and comments can be submitted through various methods detailed in the document. Personal information included in the comments will be publicly accessible, and commenters can request confidential treatment for certain commercial information.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting a special boat called M/V Loon, which was made in another country, carry people around — up to twelve at a time — on U.S. waters. They want people to say if this is a good idea or if it might cause problems for those who build boats here or use American-made boats for their businesses.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17153
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration, representing the Secretary of Transportation, is evaluating a request related to the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, M/V BLACKJACK, in the United States coastwise trade. This notice seeks public comments to determine if using the vessel might negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. The public has until May 23, 2025, to submit their comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or through mail. Submissions should include the docket number and may be made confidentially upon request.

    Simple Explanation

    The government needs help deciding if a special boat called M/V BLACKJACK, made in another country, can work in the U.S. People can share their thoughts about this until May 23, 2025, so the government knows if using this boat might hurt businesses that build or use American-made boats.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17131
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel for coastwise trade, which includes carrying up to twelve passengers. They want to ensure that this use will not negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses that operate U.S.-built vessels. Comments can be submitted through May 23, 2025, via the provided government website or by mail. The agency has outlined the process for commenting, including options for submitting confidential information.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know what people think about someone using a small boat from another country to carry a few people around in the U.S., and they are making sure it won't hurt people who build or use boats made in the U.S. People can share their thoughts by sending in comments until May 23, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17173
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request regarding the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel named S/V Eeya in U.S. waters. They want to know if using this vessel would negatively impact U.S. businesses that build or use U.S.-built vessels. The public can share their thoughts until May 23, 2025, and these comments will be open for public view, except those marked as confidential. MARAD will review these comments to decide if the vessel's use is allowable under U.S. coastwise trade regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know if using a special boat called S/V Eeya, built in another country, in the U.S. would be bad for American boat builders or other businesses that use U.S. boats. They are asking people to share their thoughts and help them decide.

  • 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 17144
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built vessel, M/V SARITA, in the U.S. coastwise trade. This involves determining whether the vessel's usage would negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. The public is invited to submit comments by May 23, 2025, to help assess the potential adverse effects. Comments can be sent through multiple channels, including online at regulations.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Administration is asking people to tell them if using a foreign boat called M/V SARITA in the U.S. might hurt American boat makers or businesses. They want comments by May 23, 2025, and people can share their thoughts online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17162
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel named M/V Sun Dancer for coastwise trade in the U.S. coastwise trade. This vessel is proposed to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire, and comments are needed by May 23, 2025, to determine if this would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses. Individuals can submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail, and all submissions will be publicly accessible, although they can request confidential treatment.

    Simple Explanation

    MARAD wants to know if using a foreign-built boat called the M/V Sun Dancer to carry people around in the U.S. might cause problems for American boat makers, and they are asking people to tell them what they think by May 23, 2025.