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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17169
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation has received a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is seeking public comments on whether this proposed use would negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or businesses using vessels made in the U.S. The notice provides instructions on how to submit comments and where to find more information about the vessel and the request. All comments will be publicly available unless marked as confidential, following specific guidelines.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is deciding if a small boat, made in another country, can help carry people in the U.S., and they want to make sure this doesn't hurt businesses that make or use American boats. They're asking people to share their thoughts on this, but being careful about keeping personal details private can be a bit tricky.

  • 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 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 17165
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to allow a foreign-built small passenger vessel, named S/V Esprit de Mer, to be used in U.S. coastwise trade. This is a process where MARAD determines if the operation of the vessel would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Comments can be submitted until May 23, 2025, via various methods, including the Federal eRulemaking Portal, mail, or hand delivery. All comments will be made public, and confidential submissions require specific procedures as detailed in the notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government wants to know what people think about using a foreign boat, the S/V Esprit de Mer, to carry a small number of passengers around the U.S. since it might affect American boat makers and businesses. People can share their thoughts by May 23, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17151
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the Department of Transportation, has released a notice regarding a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel, S/V Echo, in U.S. coastwise trade. This notice seeks public comments on whether the vessel's use might negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses relying on U.S.-built vessels. Comments must be submitted by May 23, 2025, via the methods outlined in the notice. The public can access further details and the request on the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Administration, part of the government, wants to know if using a foreign-built boat called S/V Echo for carrying people in the U.S. could hurt American boat makers or businesses. They are asking for people's thoughts on this.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17278
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request regarding the use of a foreign-built vessel, M/V Island Love, in the U.S. coastwise trade, which involves carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. The administration is seeking public comments to assess whether this proposal could negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments must be submitted by May 27, 2025, and can be sent via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail to the Department of Transportation. Full details and instructions for submitting comments are available in the MARAD-2025-0059 docket on the regulations.gov website.

    Simple Explanation

    The rules people in charge are thinking about letting a foreign boat called M/V Island Love carry some people (not more than 12) around certain places in the U.S. They want to hear what people think about whether this could be bad for American boat makers and businesses that 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 17149
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is requesting public comments about the potential use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V Aqua, in U.S. coastwise trade. The proposal involves carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD will evaluate if this could negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade companies that use U.S.-built boats. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail until May 23, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know if a foreign-made boat called the M/V Aqua can be used to carry people along the U.S. coast without causing problems for American boat builders and businesses. They want people to say what they think, but it might be hard because some rules can make it tricky to share opinions and keep secrets.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17130
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration under the Department of Transportation is considering a request related to the coastwise use of a foreign-built vessel named S/V Guppy. This notice invites public comments on whether using this vessel to carry up to twelve passengers might negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses that use American-built vessels. Individuals can submit comments online, by mail, or hand delivery by May 23, 2025. MARAD emphasizes that all comments, including those containing personal information, will be publicly accessible unless marked as confidential.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting a boat built in another country, called the S/V Guppy, give rides to up to 12 people in the U.S., and they want people to tell them if they think this would be bad for American boat makers or businesses.