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The Maritime Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has the authority to grant waivers to allow older vessels to carry up to twelve passengers for hire, even if they don't meet certain U.S. shipbuilding requirements. A request for such a waiver was submitted for the sailboat MAYAN STAR, which is intended for bare boat charters based in Marina Del Rey, California. Public comments on this waiver can be submitted until February 8, 2021, either online or through mail. If the waiver could negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or businesses using U.S.-flagged vessels, it won't be granted.

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) has announced the schedule for public meetings and site visits related to the decommissioning and disposition of the Nuclear Ship Savannah (NSS). These activities are part of a compliance process with the National Historic Preservation Act and involve a group known as the Peer Review Group (PRG), which includes various officials and stakeholders. The public meetings will provide an opportunity for community input, while site visits offer a chance to learn more about the NSS. MARAD encourages public participation and has provided details on meeting and site visit logistics.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation is considering whether a foreign-built vessel named "Regenero" can receive an endorsement to carry up to twelve passengers for hire in certain U.S. waters. This notice invites public comments on how granting such an endorsement might affect American shipbuilders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. The proposed service area includes parts of the U.S. East Coast, such as Rhode Island and Florida, excluding areas like the Gulf Coast. Comments must be submitted by February 5, 2025, and may be done through various methods such as online or mail.

The Maritime Administration of the Department of Transportation is requesting public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to the United States Marine Highway Program. This program provides grants to support marine highway transportation and the collection of information was previously discontinued but is being reinstated to facilitate the program's operations. Comments on this matter are invited before February 4, 2025, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of the information collection process. The process aims to gather feedback that will help improve the quality and minimize any burden during the collection of this information.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking notifications from owners and operators of coastwise-qualified launch barges or others interested in working with platform jackets. These notifications, which include details such as company contact information and specifications of the vessels, will help maximize the use of these vessels for transportation and installation tasks on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. Comments must be submitted by March 3, 2025, and can be sent via mail or through an online portal.

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) is seeking public comments on the future use or disposition of the historic vessel, the Nuclear Ship NS Savannah, after its nuclear reactor is fully decommissioned. The agency is considering either maintaining the vessel intact, potentially as a museum, or dismantling it. MARAD is interested in hearing from the public about possible new uses for the ship, potential operators, or alternative suggestions. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including the Federal eRulemaking Portal, and are open until March 15, 2021.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for a waiver of the U.S.-build requirements of the coastwise trade laws for the vessel BALAM, a 50-foot sailing catamaran based in San Diego, California. This waiver would allow the vessel to carry up to twelve passengers for hire for activities such as sailing lessons and charters. Public comments on the waiver request can be submitted until February 8, 2021, and must include the agency name and specific docket number MARAD-2020-0172. MARAD will consider the impact of the waiver on U.S. vessel builders and businesses before making a decision.

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.