Notice 29 May 2025 regulations, information collection, education, public comments, maritime administration

🎓Request for Comments on US Merchant Marine Academy Admissions Process

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 2133-0010 (U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Candidate Application for Admission) is being updated to reflect the new Student Information System (SIS) and online application and admissions portal, as an alternate to the paper-based application and admissions process. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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Notice 28 May 2025 compliance, information collection, transportation, qualitative feedback, maritime administration

📦MARAD Seeks Comments on Service Delivery Information Collection

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 2133-0543 (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. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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Notice 13 May 2025 compliance, regulation, defense, maritime administration, strategic seaports

🚢Comments Requested for Strategic Seaport Readiness Reporting Renewal

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 2133-0548 (Quarterly Readiness of Strategic Seaport Facilities Reporting) is used by both Maritime Administration (MARAD) and Department of Defense (DoD) personnel to evaluate Strategic Commercial Seaport readiness to support military deployment and national emergencies. There are no changes since the last renewal. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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Notice 9 May 2025 regulations, coastwise trade, maritime administration, foreign vessels, vessel builders, u.s. trade

🚢Request Notice for 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 5 May 2025 regulations, information collection, federal register, maritime administration, merchant marine

🎖️Request for Comments on Merchant Marine Medals Collection Renewal

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request the 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 2133-0506 (Merchant Marine Medals and Awards) is used by MARAD personnel to process and verify requests for service awards. There are no changes to this collection since the last renewal. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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

🚢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 24 Apr 2025 business regulation, coastwise trade, foreign-built vessels, maritime administration, comments solicitation

🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel 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 regulations, coastwise trade, foreign-built vessels, maritime administration, u.s. vessel builders

🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Passenger 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 regulations, u.s. transportation, coastwise trade, maritime administration, foreign vessels, vessel builders

🚢Comment Request

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 business regulation, u.s. transportation, coastwise trade, maritime administration, foreign vessels

🚢Request for Comments on Foreign-Built Vessel 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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