Federal Register #MARAD20261057

Request for comments on use of foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V GRACIE in U.S. coastwise trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments regarding a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V GRACIE in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on whether permitting the foreign-built S/V GRACIE to operate in U.S. coastwise trade would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are mentioned - Unique Requirement: - Regulatory determination regarding eligibility of a foreign-built vessel for U.S. coastwise trade - MARAD's statutory responsibility is to oversee coastwise trade eligibility for small passenger vessels

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the U.S. Department of Transportation 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 GRACIE 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 and must be submitted by August 5, 2026. Further details about the vessel and proposed service are available in the supplementary information section and the DOT docket.

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