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  • 2024-31601 — Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Maritime Administration Jones Act Vessel Availability Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 725
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew a collection of information about the availability of Jones Act vessels, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection helps determine the availability of U.S. flag vessels for coastwise cargo transport when considering Jones Act waivers. MARAD invites feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and potential minimization of the collection's burden. Comments are due by March 10, 2025, and can be submitted through various methods, including the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people to share their thoughts on a plan to gather information about special ships used for moving cargo along U.S. coasts. They want to know if the plan is helpful and how they can make it less annoying for people who provide the information.

  • 2025-04924 — Request for Comments on the Renewal of a Previously Approved Collection: Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13511
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on its plan to renew an information collection about the availability of Jones Act vessels. This renewal request is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget and is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. The collection helps MARAD determine if there are enough U.S. flag vessels available for coastwise transport when requests for waivers of the Jones Act are made. Public comments can be submitted via a government website, and the process is designed to ensure that businesses or individuals affected by these determinations can voice their opinions.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) wants to check if there are enough special U.S. ships, called Jones Act vessels, when they get requests to let foreign ships carry goods between parts of the U.S. They are asking people to share their thoughts about it, as part of their homework to make sure paperwork doesn't become too much of a headache.