Federal Register #MARAD20260662

MARAD Seeks Comments on Waiver for Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel M/V ENDEAVOUR

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public input on a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V ENDEAVOUR to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel and OEMs: - M/V ENDEAVOUR (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors identified beyond the vessel itself - Products/Services Requested: - No procurement of products or services; this is a regulatory comment request - Unique/Notable Requirements: - MARAD is authorized to grant waivers for foreign-built vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire - The agency seeks comments to assess potential adverse impacts on U.S. vessel builders and businesses using U.S.-built vessels in coastwise trade - The request is for information gathering and regulatory compliance, not for acquisition of goods or services - Place of Performance/Submission: - Maritime Administration Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built and certain U.S. built vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for the vessel M/V ENDEAVOUR and is soliciting public comments to assess whether the proposed use adversely affects U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to assist in determining compliance with U.S. regulations and the impact on domestic vessel builders and trade.

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