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  • 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 17160
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the Department of Transportation, has received a request to determine if a foreign-built vessel known as S/V Wind Therapy can be used in U.S. coastwise trade. This involves assessing whether the vessel's use would harm U.S. shipbuilders or trades using American-made ships. To help make a decision, MARAD is asking the public to submit comments by May 23, 2025, through the methods outlined on regulations.gov or by mail. All comments will be public, and those wishing to keep their comments private must follow specific instructions.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting a boat called S/V Wind Therapy, which wasn't built in the U.S., be used to carry a few people for fun rides along the U.S. coast. They want to know if using this boat will be bad for American boat makers or others who use American boats, so they're asking people to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17146
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17150
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, is evaluating a request to use a foreign-built vessel called S/V Daydreams for commercial transport of up to twelve passengers in the U.S. coastwise trade. Public comments are being solicited to determine if this use could negatively affect U.S. shipbuilders or businesses that rely on American-built vessels. The public can submit their comments through various channels until May 23, 2025. All comments, unless marked as confidential, will be made publicly available and included in the processing of this request.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting a special boat from another country give rides to only a few people in America. They want to know if this is a good idea or if it might hurt the people who build and use boats made in America, so they are asking everyone to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17168
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments about the potential impact of using a foreign-built small passenger vessel, the M/V Naveapr, in U.S. waters. This request is to determine if the vessel's operation would negatively affect U.S. shipbuilders or businesses that rely on U.S.-built vessels. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail by May 23, 2025. All comments will be available to the public, and submitters can request confidential treatment for certain information provided.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know what people think about a special type of boat, the M/V Naveapr, that was made in another country and is now being considered to carry people in American waters. They want to make sure that using this boat won't hurt businesses in the U.S. that build or use American-made boats.

  • 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 17172
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published a notice to invite comments on the proposed use of the foreign-built vessel M/V Belafonte for U.S. coastwise trade. This trade involves ships carrying no more than 12 passengers. The public is encouraged to submit comments to help determine if the vessel’s use might negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or businesses that rely on American-made vessels. Details for submitting comments are available, and the deadline is May 23, 2025. The comments will be publicly accessible, although there is an option to submit them confidentially.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Administration is asking people what they think about using a special foreign-made boat called M/V Belafonte to carry a few passengers around America, making sure it doesn't upset local boat makers too much. People can share their thoughts until May 23, 2025, either openly or secretly.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17128
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    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.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17145
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is considering a request to use a foreign-built vessel called M/V VIXEN for U.S. coastwise trade, where vessels are limited to carrying no more than twelve passengers. MARAD seeks public comments to determine if this use would negatively affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built ships. The public is encouraged to submit comments via the specified methods by May 23, 2025. All comments will become part of the public record unless deemed confidential under specific guidelines.

    Simple Explanation

    MARAD is thinking about letting a foreign-made boat called M/V VIXEN take people on trips in the U.S., and they want to hear what people think about it before making a decision, so everyone has until May 23, 2025, to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17152
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on allowing the foreign-built vessel, M/V Defiant, to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. This involves carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. The comments will help decide if this could negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Individuals can submit their comments until May 23, 2025, through the listed methods in the request notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Administration wants to know if letting a boat made in another country, called the M/V Defiant, give rides to a small number of people in the U.S. could hurt American businesses that make or use American-made boats. People can share their thoughts about this until May 23, 2025.

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