Search Results for citation:"89 FR 101688"

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  • 2024-29537 — Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Application for Construction Reserve Fund and Annual Statements (CRF)
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101688
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on its plan to renew an information collection for the Construction Reserve Fund (CRF) program, which offers tax deferral benefits to U.S.-flag vessel operators. This program aims to support the construction and modernization of U.S. merchant vessels essential for national defense and U.S. commerce. The application process requires vessel owners in foreign or domestic commerce to participate, with an estimated annual burden of 90 hours for respondents. The public can submit their comments within 30 days of this notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Administration wants to hear what people think about their plan to continue a special program that helps ship owners save money on taxes to build and improve ships needed for the country. They also want to make sure this saving on taxes is helping like it's supposed to, but they have not explained exactly how they'll check that or who, besides the public, should help review this idea.

  • 2024-29489 — Notice of Proposed Waiver of Buy America Requirements for the Pacific Island Territories and the Freely Associated States
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101688
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing a waiver for certain Buy America requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) for infrastructure projects in the Pacific Island territories and Freely Associated States, like Guam and American Samoa. This proposal recognizes the unique challenges these regions face, such as extended delivery times and high shipping costs for U.S.-produced goods due to their geographic isolation. If approved, the waiver, which aims to ease these burdens and support project completion, would be valid for five years, allowing exceptions where necessary for strategic security. DOT seeks public comments on this proposal by December 31, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Transportation wants to make it easier for islands like Guam and others across the Pacific to build things like roads by not always using stuff made in America because it takes too long and costs too much to ship it there. They want to know what people think about this idea and plan to keep it this way for five years.