🚢Request Notice 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.
Learn More⚓Certificate of Alternate Compliance Issued for USS Beloit
The U.S. Navy hereby announces that a Certificate of Alternate Compliance has been issued for USS BELOIT (LCS 29). Due to the special construction and purpose of this vessel, the Admiralty Counsel of the Navy has determined it is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot comply fully with the navigation lights provisions of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) without interfering with its special function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this notice is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
Learn More⚓Notice of Alternate Compliance for USS John Basilone (DDG 122)
The U.S. Navy hereby announces that a Certificate of Alternate Compliance has been issued for USS JOHN BASILONE (DDG 122). Due to the special construction and purpose of this vessel, the Admiralty Counsel of the Navy has determined it is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot comply fully with the navigation lights provisions of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) without interfering with its special function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this notice is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
Learn More⚓Certificate of Alternate Compliance Issued for USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr.
The U.S. Navy hereby announces that a Certificate of Alternate Compliance has been issued for USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124). Due to the special construction and purpose of this vessel, the Admiralty Counsel of the Navy has determined it is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot comply fully with the navigation lights provisions of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) without interfering with its special function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this notice is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
Learn More📊Comments Requested on USMMA Alumni Survey 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 2133-0542 (U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Alumni Survey) is being updated to include the following minor changes: removal of gender-related questions, reworded question to reflect the Academy's current learning outcomes, alignment of salary ranges to the current market, and disaggregation of cohort groups at the academic major level. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn More🚢Proposed Safety Zone in Straits of Mackinac
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 100-yard radius of the center span of the Mackinac Bridge, Straits of Mackinac, Mackinaw City, MI. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from a marine event involving swimmers under the bridge. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Northern Great Lakes or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More⚓Notice of Agreements Filed by Federal Maritime Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission provides notice of filed agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. This includes amendments to existing agreements, which may impact various parties involved in maritime operations, and invites comments from interested parties on said agreements to facilitate regulatory assessments.
Learn More🚢Temporary Safety Zone for Underwater Survey in Straits of Mackinac
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of the vessels Ugle Duckling and Streak. The safety zone is necessary to protect vessels while a HAUV/ROV survey is conducting underwater surveys. Entry of vessels into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Northern Great Lakes (COTP).
Learn More🚢Request 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.
Learn More🛳️Extension of TWIC Program Information Collection Notice
This notice announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has forwarded the Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0047, abstracted below to OMB for review and approval of an extension of the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The collection involves the submission of biographic and biometric information that TSA uses to verify identity and conduct a security threat assessment (STA) for the TWIC[supreg] Program, and a customer satisfaction survey.
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