Procedures for Determining Vessel Services Categories for Purposes of the Cargo Preference Act

OMB 2133–0540 (Determining Vessel Services Categories For Purposes of the Cargo Preference Act) is used in the designation of service categories of individual vessels, which is required for compliance with the Cargo Preference Act under a Memorandum of Understanding entered into by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Maritime Administration (MARAD). MARAD will use the data submitted by vessel operators to create a list of Vessel Self-Designations.

The latest form for Procedures for Determining Vessel Services Categories for Purposes of the Cargo Preference Act expires 2028-03-31 and can be found here.