The Maritime Administration, part of the Department of Transportation, has published a notice asking for public comments on the coastwise use of a foreign-built vessel named M/V Kingfisher. This request involves determining if using the vessel will negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that use American-built vessels. Comments can be submitted until May 23, 2025, through various methods such as the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. The submitted comments, including personal information, will be made publicly available unless marked as confidential.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. government wants to know if using a boat called M/V Kingfisher, which was built in another country, would hurt American boat builders or businesses. They are asking people to share what they think, and the government will show everyone's thoughts, unless they are private and kept secret.