Federal Register #MARAD20261091

MARAD Seeks Comments on Use of Foreign-Built S/V TEXAS CORSAIR in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a request to allow the foreign-built small passenger vessel S/V TEXAS CORSAIR to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Vessel in Question: - S/V TEXAS CORSAIR (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on whether the use of this foreign-built vessel for carrying up to twelve passengers for hire would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or U.S. businesses operating U.S.-built vessels - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the focus is on the vessel itself - No products or services are being procured; this is an information-gathering notice - Unique Requirements: - Assessment of the impact on U.S. maritime industry - Public comment period to inform MARAD's regulatory determination - Focus on eligibility of a foreign-built vessel for coastwise trade under U.S. law

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to determine the coastwise use of foreign-built, certain U.S.-built, and rebuilt vessels carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received a determination request for the vessel S/V TEXAS CORSAIR 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 help evaluate the impact on the U.S. maritime industry.

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