The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the Department of Transportation has received a request to determine whether a foreign-built small passenger vessel can be used in U.S. coastwise trade without negatively impacting U.S. shipbuilders and businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. The notice seeks public comments to assess if this use would harm U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade. Comments can be submitted through various methods until May 23, 2025, and should include specific information about the request's potential adverse effects on U.S. interests. Public comments, including any personal information provided, will be made available online.
Simple Explanation
The government is asking people to say if a big boat built in another country would hurt businesses that build or use boats made in the USA. They want to know what everyone thinks by May 23, 2025.