MARAD Solicits Comments on Jones Act Waiver for Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel M/V RUSH HOUR

MARAD is seeking public comment on a request to use the foreign-built small passenger vessel M/V RUSH HOUR in U.S. coastwise trade under a statutory exemption for vessels carrying 12 or fewer passengers for hire. The agency will assess whether approval would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade operators using U.S.-built vessels.