Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in U.S. Coastwise Trade
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This notice invites public comments on whether allowing a foreign-built small passenger vessel, M/V SUSIE G, to operate in U.S. coastwise trade would negatively affect U.S. shipbuilders or businesses using American-built vessels. It aims to assess potential competitive impacts on local industry.
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Key Changes
- Request for determination on the use of a foreign-built small passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade
- Opportunity for public comment on potential impacts on U.S. shipbuilders
- Evaluation of competitive effects on businesses using U.S.-built vessels
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit comments on the foreign-built small passenger vessel (M/V SUSIE G) coastwise trade determination request on or before May 14, 2026
Include DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0596 in all comment submissions
Reference the vessel name in comments and state the commenter's specific interest in the request
Provide supporting documentation demonstrating undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses when submitting comments
Submit comments in English language only