Proposed Rules. Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel HERON

Agency: Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation
Action: Invitation for public comments on a requested administrative waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for the vessel HERON
Citation: FR Doc. 04-7155 · Docket Number MARAD-2004-17399

Summary

As authorized by Pub. L. 105-383 and Pub. L. 107-295, the Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to grant waivers of the U.S.-build requirement of the coastwise laws under certain circumstances. A request for such a waiver has been received by MARAD. The vessel, and a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below. The complete application is given in DOT docket 2004-17399 at http://dms.dot.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with Pub. L. 105-383 and MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388 (68 FR 23084; April 30, 2003), that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the docket number of this notice and the vessel name in order for MARAD to properly consider the comments. Comments should also state the commenter's interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in § 388.4 of MARAD's regulations at 46 CFR part 388.

Dates

Submit comments on or before April 30, 2004.

Supplementary Information

As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel HERON is: Intended Use: “Oceanographic research and marine surveys.” Geographic Region: “Alaska.” Dated: March 25, 2004. By order of the Maritime Administrator. Joel C. Richard, Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 04-7155 Filed 3-30-04; 8:45 am]