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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published a notice in the Federal Register announcing its intention to reopen the comment period only on MARAD’s portion of the joint notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register on February 4, 2004. MARAD’s portion includes its proposed amendments to 46 CFR part 221 and its discussion in the preamble to the joint NPRM.

Written comments referencing Docket No.MARAD-2003-15171 may be submitted by using the following methods.

Web site: Internet at http://dms.dot.gov

Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, room PL-401, 400 7^th St., SW, Washington, DC 20590-0001

Fax: 202-493-2251

Delivery: Room PL-401 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building at above-mentioned address, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202-366-9329.

Federal Rulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov

All comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. June 9, 2004.

For further information contact John T. Marquez, Jr., Maritime Administration at 202-366-5320. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material call Andrea M. Jenkins at 202-366-0271.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced its intentions to request approval for a three-year extension of a currently approved information collection entitled Application and Reporting Requirements for Participation in the Maritime Security Program. The collected information is necessary for MARAD to determine if selected vessels are qualified to participate in the Maritime Security Program. Respondents of this collection are vessel operators.

Written comments, referencing Docket No. MARAD 2004-17957 may be submitted to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, Department of Transportation, 400 7^th St., SW, Washington, DC 20590 by 5:00 p.m.

July 29, 2004. Comments may also be submitted electronically via the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov/submit. All comments are available for review between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide Web at http://dms.dot.gov.

For further information contact William Kurfehs, Maritime Administration, 400 7^th St., SW, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-2318;

fax (202) 493-2180; or E-MAIL: bill.kurfehs@marad.dot.gov. Copies of this collection also can be obtained from that office.

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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has published a notice in the Federal Register inviting public comments on a waiver application under MARAD's Small Passenger Vessel Waiver Program. The OSPREY II (Docket Number: MARAD 2004-17956) is foreign-built or has lost documentation and has applied to carry 12-passengers or less in the domestic trade.

MARAD has the authority to issue a waiver of the U.S.-build requirements of the coastwise trade laws under certain circumstances as provided by P.L. 105-383 as amended.

Written comments referencing the above-mentioned docket, may be submitted to the Docket Clerk, U.S. DOT Dockets, Room PL-401, Department of Transportation, 400 7^th St., SW, Washington, DC 20590-0001 by 5:00 p.m.

June 28, 2004. Comments may also be submitted electronically via the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov/submit. All comments are available for review between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide Web at http://dms.dot.gov.

For further information contact Michael Hokana, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, MAR-830, Room 7201, 400 - 7^th St., SW, Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) 366-0760.

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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved an application under section 9 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended.

• Juanita & Ashley, L.L.C., Des Allemands, LA, has received approval to transfer the 1,893-gross-ton offshore supply vessel RITA CANDIES to Mexican registry and flag.