MARAD is seeking public comment on a request to permit the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V BLACK PAPAYA to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers for hire. The determination hinges on whether granting the waiver would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels.

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