Federal Register #MARAD20260960

MARAD Seeks Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel M/V LUCY in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V LUCY in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Purpose: - Request for public input on the potential approval of the foreign-built M/V LUCY for carrying up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the notice is for regulatory review and industry impact assessment - Notable Requirements: - MARAD is evaluating whether allowing the M/V LUCY would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - The request is made under MARAD's statutory authority (46 U.S.C. 12121(b)) - Public comments are solicited to inform the agency's determination - No procurement of goods or services is involved; this is a regulatory and industry impact review

Description

The Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD), is requesting public comments on a determination request regarding the coastwise use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V LUCY. The vessel is intended to carry no more than twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is seeking comments to assess whether the proposed use of the vessel would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels. Comments are due by July 20, 2026.

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