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MARAD Notice on Foreign Vessel Use in US Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request for the coastwise use of a foreign-built vessel. The comment period closes on April 17, 2026. MARAD will determine if the proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses.

MARAD Notice on Foreign Vessel Use and Request for Comments

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has issued a notice requesting public comments on a determination request regarding the coastwise use of certain passenger vessels. The agency seeks input to assess potential adverse effects on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses.

MARAD Notice: Foreign-built Vessel Coastwise Trade Eligibility

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request for a foreign-built vessel to engage in U.S. coastwise trade. The agency will determine if this use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses.

MARAD Notice of Determination Request for Coastwise Vessel Use

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a determination request regarding the coastwise use of a specific passenger vessel. The agency will assess if the proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses using U.S.-built vessels.

MARAD Notice on Foreign Vessel Use in Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to allow a foreign-built or rebuilt vessel, carrying no more than twelve passengers, to engage in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD will determine if this use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses.

Trade Investigations: Hard Empty Capsules from Brazil, China, India, Vietnam - Correction

The International Trade Administration issued a correction to a notice regarding trade investigations of hard empty capsules from Brazil, China, India, and Vietnam. The correction amends a table detailing dumping margins and deposit rates for Vietnamese producers and exporters.

Industry Trade Advisory Committees; Continuation and Application Request Correction

The Office of the United States Trade Representative issued a correction to a notice regarding the continuation and application request for the Industry Trade Advisory Committees. This notice corrects a previous publication in the Federal Register.

OFAC Adds Persons to SDN List for Illicit Drug Trade and Terrorism

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a notice adding individuals to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. These designations are based on involvement in the global illicit drug trade and terrorism, leading to the blocking of their assets and prohibition of transactions with U.S. persons.

NRSA Stipends, Tuition, and Budgetary Levels for FY 2026

The NIH has issued a notice establishing stipend levels for fiscal year 2026 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA). This notice supersedes previous guidance and adjusts stipend amounts for undergraduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral trainees and fellows, effective for awards made on or after October 1, 2025.

NIH Fiscal Policies for FY 2026 Announced

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced its fiscal policies for Fiscal Year 2026, implementing the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. The notice details funding levels, including a 1 percent increase to $47.5 billion, and outlines adjustments for non-competing continuation awards and NRSA stipends.