Notice 24 Apr 2025 maritime, coastwise trade, transportation, foreign vessels, business impact, regulations

⛴️Comments Requested on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

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Notice 24 Apr 2025 coastwise trade, u.s. shipping, maritime administration, regulatory compliance, foreign-built vessels, business impact

🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in Coastwise Trade

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

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Notice 23 Apr 2025 regulation, public comment, water resources, infrastructure, business impact

💧Extension of Comment Period for Water Resources Development Act 2024

On February 27, 2025, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (OASA(CW)) published a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comment on any provisions in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. The OASA(CW) invited the public to submit written comments on the development and issuance of guidance to implement WRDA 2024 during a 60-day public comment period ending on April 28, 2025. Due to an outage with the General Services Administration eRulemaking services from April 25 through April 28, 2025, the OASA(CW) is extending the public comment period by 2 days.

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Notice 23 Apr 2025 maritime, vessel builders, u.s. regulations, transportation, business impact, coastwise trade

🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in U.S. Coastwise Trade

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

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Notice 23 Apr 2025 regulation, maritime, transportation, foreign-built vessels, business impact, coastwise trade

🚤Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in Coastwise Trade

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

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Notice 23 Apr 2025 regulation, maritime, foreign vessels, business impact, coastwise trade

🚢Request Notice on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel in U.S.

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

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Notice 23 Apr 2025 maritime, business impact, u.s. department of transportation, vessel regulation, coastwise trade

🚢Comments Requested on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in U.S. Trade

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

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Notice 23 Apr 2025 regulation, shipping, postal services, compliance, business impact

📦Notice on Competitive Postal Rates Impacting Businesses

The Commission is recognizing a recent filing by the Postal Service of specific rates for its Inbound Letter Post Small Packets and Bulky Letters product effective January 1, 2026. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

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Notice 23 Apr 2025 regulation, maritime, foreign-built vessels, business impact, coastwise trade

🚢Notice on Use of Foreign-Built Vessels in Coastwise Trade

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

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Notice 23 Apr 2025 maritime, u.s. regulations, foreign-built vessels, business impact, coastwise trade

🚢Request Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in Coastwise Trade

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

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