Federal Register #MARAD20261222

MARAD Seeks Comments on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel M/V RIVER TALES 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 M/V RIVER TALES to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Purpose: - Soliciting input on whether the use of the foreign-built M/V RIVER TALES for carrying up to twelve passengers for hire in U.S. coastwise trade would negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels - Vessel Details: - M/V RIVER TALES (foreign-built small passenger vessel) - Proposed for use in U.S. coastwise trade - Unique Requirements: - MARAD is authorized to determine eligibility of foreign-built vessels for limited passenger service - Stakeholders are invited to provide documentation and comments on potential impacts - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved; this is a regulatory determination request, not a purchase or contract opportunity

Description

The Secretary of Transportation, represented by MARAD, is authorized to determine 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 M/V RIVER TALES and is soliciting public comments to assess whether the proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or 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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