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Search Results: keywords:"46 U.S.C. 12121(b)"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17132
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration within the Department of Transportation is considering a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel, S/V Alacrity, in U.S. coastwise trade. This involves determining whether the vessel's proposed use would negatively affect U.S. shipbuilders or businesses that use U.S.-built ships. They are seeking public comments on this matter, which must be submitted by May 23, 2025. More information about the vessel and how to submit comments is available at www.regulations.gov under the docket number MARAD-2025-0046.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting a special kind of boat called S/V Alacrity, which was made in another country, give rides to people in the U.S. They want to make sure this won't hurt people who build or use boats made in the U.S., so they are asking everyone to share their thoughts before next month.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17138
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a request to use the foreign-built vessel, M/V SEA LARK, for carrying up to twelve passengers in U.S. coastwise trade. The concern is whether this use could negatively impact American vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Interested parties can submit their comments by May 23, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. Comments should reference the vessel, detail the person's interest, and, if possible, provide documentation of any potential negative effects on U.S. businesses.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Transportation wants to know if it's okay to let a foreign-made boat called M/V SEA LARK carry a few people around the U.S. They’re checking to make sure this doesn't hurt people who make or use boats built in America.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17143
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD), a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has received a request to determine if a foreign-built vessel, the M/V Caroline, can be used in coastwise trade without negatively impacting U.S. shipbuilders and businesses that use American-built ships. They are seeking public comments on this issue and provide several ways to submit feedback, including through mail and an online portal. Comments must be submitted by May 23, 2025, and will be available for public view unless marked as confidential. The information provided will help MARAD decide if the vessel's use will harm U.S. interests.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government is asking people if it's okay for a boat from another country, called M/V Caroline, to work in the U.S. They want to make sure this doesn't hurt businesses in America that build or use American-made boats.