Federal Register #MARAD20260697

Request for Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel S/V ALDEBARAN in U.S. Coastwise Trade

MARAD is seeking public comments on the potential use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V ALDEBARAN in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel Details: - S/V ALDEBARAN (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Purpose: - MARAD is evaluating whether permitting this vessel would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels in coastwise trade - No OEMs or vendors are specified - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - Unique Requirement: - Solicitation is for public input to inform a regulatory determination, not for procurement of goods or services - Docket Reference: - MARAD-2026-0697 - Place of Performance/Comment Submission: - U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign-built, certain U.S. built, and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for the vessel S/V ALDEBARAN and is soliciting public comments to assess whether the proposed use of this vessel would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to assist in this determination process.

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