Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Summary
In accordance with Executive Order 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review," the Maritime Administration (MarAd) is evaluating the continued validity of its rules and determining whether they effectively address current issues. As part of this review, MarAd is soliciting public comment concerning clarification of its regulations pertaining to seamen's claims, administrative action taken against MarAd, and litigation pertaining to such matters. Specifically, MarAd proposes to update and modernize the existing regulations and to adopt a procedural process to more effectively address claims arising under the Suits in Admiralty Act, the Admiralty Extension Act and the Clarification Act. The revised regulations implement the Clarification Act and implement a process to resolve administrative claims arising under the Admiralty Extension Act, and both the Suits in Admiralty Act and the Public Vessels Act, respectively. MarAd will consider the comments it receives and determine whether any changes should be made to the proposed regulation.