Public comment request on foreign-built small passenger vessel use in U.S. coastwise trade
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This notice asks the public to comment on whether a foreign-built small passenger vessel, M/V DOG DAZE, should be allowed to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD will use the comments to decide whether the vessel’s use would harm U.S. vessel builders or businesses that rely on U.S.-built vessels. The main impact is on U.S. boat builders, coastal passenger operators, and other businesses that compete in this market. Comments are due by June 1, 2026, and anyone submitting input should explain how the vessel could create an unfair business impact.
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Key Changes
- MARAD opens a public comment period on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade.
- The agency will judge whether the proposed use would unfairly hurt U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels.
- Comments must be submitted by June 1, 2026, and can be public or marked confidential if sent by email with the required label.
Obligations
What this law requires
Commenters should submit comments on the proposed use of the M/V DOG DAZE and explain how the vessel could create an undue or unfair adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.
Interested parties who want MARAD to consider potential harm from the proposed use of the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V DOG DAZE should submit comments identifying the vessel and explaining the commenter’s interest in the request, with supporting documentation showing any undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels.
Any submitted comment must identify the DOT docket number MARAD-2026-0667 and the agency name.
Comments submitted to MARAD must be written in English and should be concise, with additional documents attached as necessary.
Comments submitted through the docket should be written in English and should be concise, with additional supporting documents attached as necessary.