Federal Register #2026-11269

MARAD Final Rule: Streamlined U.S. Citizenship Requirements for Program Participation

This opportunity involves a regulatory update from the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) regarding U.S. citizenship requirements for participation in MARAD programs. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory change, not a procurement. - No products or services are being requested; this is not a solicitation for goods or services. - Key regulatory changes: - Eliminates the requirement to provide dates and places of birth for corporate executives, directors, and stock owners in affidavits of citizenship - Removes certain information requirements for publicly traded entities regarding registered owners of stock - Eliminates the notarization requirement for affidavits - Streamlines the recertification process for publicly traded entities - Accepts participation in the SEG100 system as a method for affirming U.S. stock ownership - Harmonizes citizenship evidencing requirements with those of the U.S. Coast Guard - Notable requirements: - Updated affidavit procedures - Flexibility for publicly traded entities - Focus on minimizing unnecessary disclosure of personally identifiable information

Description

The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a final rule to simplify and modernize the process for establishing United States citizenship of corporations and other business formations participating in MARAD programs. The rule eliminates the requirement to provide dates and places of birth of corporate executives, directors, and stock owners in the affidavit of citizenship. It also amends the affidavit form for publicly traded entities by removing certain information requirements regarding registered owners of stock, eliminating the notarization requirement, and providing a streamlined recertification process. The rule aims to minimize unnecessary disclosure of personally identifiable information and harmonize evidencing citizenship requirements with other agencies.

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