MARAD revives paperwork for boat-highway grant dreams
Published Date: 3/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The Maritime Administration wants to bring back a form that helps review grant applications for the United States Marine Highway Program. This program supports projects that boost marine transportation, like moving goods by water instead of roads. If Congress funds it, states and local groups can apply for grants, and the public has 30 days to share their thoughts on this plan.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Eligibility Change From NDAA FY2023
The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 removed the rule that MARAD must designate projects before they are eligible to compete for Marine Highway grants. MARAD discontinued the collection on August 28, 2023 and now intends to reinstate it to operate the Program under the new statutory rules.
Reinstating Marine Highway Grant Paperwork
The Maritime Administration plans to reinstate the OMB information collection OMB 2133-0541 so it can evaluate grant applications for the United States Marine Highway Program. The notice says there are an estimated 25 respondents, 225 responses, and 1,700 total annual burden hours, with responses expected annually and a 30-day public comment opportunity.
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