âš“Buy American Act Waiver for Port of Corpus Christi Project
MARAD is issuing a limited waiver of the Buy American Act requirements for non-domestic marine loading arms for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority's (PCCA) Avery Point Public Oil Docks Redevelopment--Phase 1: Expanding Oil Dock 3 project, which received funding under the FY 2019 Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The Buy American Act requires that manufactured articles, materials, or supplies be manufactured in the United States substantially all from articles, materials, or supplies mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States. The final waiver applies only to the procurement of eight non-domestic 8-inch diameter manually operated marine loading arms based on nonavailability.
Learn More🚢Comment Request on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in U.S. Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by 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.
Learn More⛴️Maritime Notice on Foreign-Built Vessels for Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by 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.
Learn Moreâš“Notice on Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel in Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by 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.
Learn More🚤Comment Invitation on Coastwise Trade Waiver Information Collection
MARAD invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0529 (Application for Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for Small Passenger Vessels) is used to identify the effect of potential foreign-built small passenger vessel coastwise operations on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses. Since the last renewal there was an increase in the total respondents, responses, burden hours and cost to respondents. MARAD is required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn Moreâš“Neptune LNG Port Operations Extended Suspension Notice
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) provides notice of its decision to approve the request of Neptune LNG LLC (Neptune) to extend the suspension of port operations at the Neptune Deepwater Port (Neptune Port) and its amending of the Neptune Deepwater Port License (License) to that effect.
Learn Moređź“‹Renewal of Information Collection by Maritime Administration
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0543 (Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery) is used to identify strengths and weaknesses of current services and make improvements in MARAD service delivery. There are no changes since the last renewal. MARAD is required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn More🚢Notice for Strategic Seaport Readiness Reporting Requirements
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0548 (Quarterly Readiness of Strategic Seaport Facilities Reporting) is used by both MARAD and Department of Defense (DoD) to evaluate commercial strategic seaport readiness to support military deployment and national emergencies. There are no changes since the last renewal. MARAD is required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn Moređź“„Notice on Renewal of USMMA Candidate Application Information
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0010 (U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Candidate Application for Admission) is being updated to reflect the new Student Information System (SIS), an online application and admissions portal. SIS is an alternative to the paper-based application and admissions process. MARAD is required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn Moređź“ŠNotice for Comments on Uniform Financial Reporting Requirements
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0005 (Uniform Financial Reporting Requirements) is used to evaluate the financial condition of entities borrowing funds from or receiving financial benefits from MARAD. Since the last renewal, the public burden for this collection was updated to include mailing costs for respondents. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
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