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Search Results: keywords:"Maritime law"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17140
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the Department of Transportation, is inviting public comments on a request concerning the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel named M/V SUMMER SUNSET in the U.S. coastwise trade. The agency is determining whether this vessel's operation might negatively impact American shipbuilders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments can be submitted through a government portal or by mail until May 23, 2025. All comments will be available to the public, though confidential submissions can be made under specific conditions.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people to share their thoughts about a small foreign-built boat, called M/V SUMMER SUNSET, that wants to work in American waters. They want to know if this might hurt American companies that make or use boats made in the U.S.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17158
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request for the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel named S/V Monikeke in coastwise trade in the United States. MARAD is seeking public comments to determine if this use would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that utilize U.S.-built vessels. Comments are due by May 23, 2025, and can be submitted online or via mail. All submitted comments will be publicly available, but commenters can request confidential treatment for commercially sensitive information.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know if a boat from another country can be used to give rides to people in the U.S. without making it too tough for boat builders here. They are asking people to tell them what they think by next month.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17139
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) of the Department of Transportation is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V Mastermind, in U.S. coastwise trade. The vessel would carry no more than 12 passengers for hire. The request raises questions about potential negative impacts on U.S. vessel builders and businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Public comments can be submitted until May 23, 2025, and further details can be found on the regulations.gov website under docket number MARAD-2025-0028.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government wants to know if using a foreign-made boat, called the M/V Mastermind, to carry a small number of people for money might hurt local boat-makers and businesses, and they're asking people to share their thoughts about it before a deadline.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17166
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is evaluating a request to use a foreign-built vessel, S/V TYCHE, in U.S. coastwise trade, where it will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. They are seeking public comments to help decide if this would negatively impact American vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments should be submitted by May 23, 2025, and can be made via mail or the federal website www.regulations.gov using docket number MARAD-2025-0050. All comments will be publicly available.

    Simple Explanation

    A group wants to use a foreign-made boat called S/V TYCHE to take people for fun trips in the U.S., and the U.S. Transportation Department wants to know if this would be unfair to local boat makers. They're asking people to share their thoughts online or by mail before May 23, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17169
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation has received a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is seeking public comments on whether this proposed use would negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or businesses using vessels made in the U.S. The notice provides instructions on how to submit comments and where to find more information about the vessel and the request. All comments will be publicly available unless marked as confidential, following specific guidelines.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is deciding if a small boat, made in another country, can help carry people in the U.S., and they want to make sure this doesn't hurt businesses that make or use American boats. They're asking people to share their thoughts on this, but being careful about keeping personal details private can be a bit tricky.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17153
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration, representing the Secretary of Transportation, is evaluating a request related to the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel, M/V BLACKJACK, in the United States coastwise trade. This notice seeks public comments to determine if using the vessel might negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. The public has until May 23, 2025, to submit their comments via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or through mail. Submissions should include the docket number and may be made confidentially upon request.

    Simple Explanation

    The government needs help deciding if a special boat called M/V BLACKJACK, made in another country, can work in the U.S. People can share their thoughts about this until May 23, 2025, so the government knows if using this boat might hurt businesses that build or use American-made boats.