Federal Register #MARAD20261060

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

MARAD, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public input on the eligibility of the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V LADY SUSAN for U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Department of Transportation - Vessel Details: - S/V LADY SUSAN, a foreign-built small passenger vessel - Proposed use: Carrying up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade - Request Purpose: - Soliciting comments to determine if the vessel's operation would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for public comment - Supplementary information about the vessel and its proposed service is available in the notice - No OEMs or vendors are named; focus is on potential impact to U.S. maritime industry

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 S/V LADY SUSAN and is soliciting public comments to assess whether the proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments are requested to assist in this determination, with details about the vessel and proposed service available in the supplementary information section.

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