Black Papaya Seeks U.S. Waters Work Permit
Published Date: 5/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is asking for your thoughts on letting a foreign-built small passenger boat, the M/V BLACK PAPAYA, operate in U.S. coastal waters carrying up to 12 passengers. This decision could affect U.S. boat builders and businesses that use American-made vessels. You’ve got until June 22, 2026, to share your opinion before they decide if this is a good move or not.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Foreign-Built 12-Passenger Use Review
If you build boats or run a business that uses U.S.-built small passenger vessels, MARAD is asking for comments by June 22, 2026 on whether the foreign-built M/V BLACK PAPAYA should be allowed to operate in U.S. coastwise trade carrying up to 12 passengers. MARAD will use comments to decide if this use would have an undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses that employ U.S.-built vessels.
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