🚢Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for Foreign Vessels
Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: Yes Dear (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments
Summary
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vessels which will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. A request for such a determination has been received by MARAD. By this notice, MARAD seeks comments from interested parties as to any effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Maritime Administration
Business Impact
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The notice concerns coastwise endorsement eligibility for a foreign-built vessel, which may significantly impact U.S. vessel builders and businesses using U.S.-flag vessels. The call for comments indicates a regulatory consideration that can lead to operational changes or constraints for affected businesses.