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Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability Determinations

OMB 2133-0545 · DOT/MARAD.

OMB 2133-0545

Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. § 501(b), the Maritime Administrator is required to make determinations of the availability of qualified United States flag capacity to carry coastwise cargo in connection with all requests for waivers of the Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 55102). Based upon determinations made by the Maritime Administrator, and in consultation with the Maritime Administrator, the head of the Department of Homeland Security acting through Customs and Border Protection can waive compliance with the Jones Act. The collected information will be used by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), Office of Cargo and Commercial Sealift, to fulfill its statutory obligation in determining U.S. flag availability. The respondents are coastwise qualified vessel owners, operators, charterers, brokers and representatives. The collection of information is voluntary.

The latest form for Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability Determinations expires 2028-07-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Form MA-1075A Call Script Form
Form MA-1075A Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability Determination Form
Form MA-1075 Jones Act Email Script for Market Survey Form and Instruction
Form MA-1075 Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability Determinations Form and Instruction
46 USC 501(b) Waiver of Navigation & Vessel Inspection Laws 12.31.2023.pdf Supplementary Document
46 USC 501(b) Waiver of Navigation & Vessel Inspection Laws 12.31.2023.pdf Supplementary Document
Published 30-Day FRN for 2133-0545 3.24.2025.pdf Supplementary Document
Published 30-Day FRN for 2133-0545 3.24.2025.pdf Supplementary Document
Supporting Statement A for 2133-0545 3.12.2025.docx Supporting Statement A
Published 60-Day FRN for 2133-0545 1.6.2025.pdf Supplementary Document
Published 60-Day FRN for 2133-0545 1.6.2025.pdf Supplementary Document
Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability Determination Form
Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability Determination Form
Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability Determinations Form and Instruction
Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability Determinations Form and Instruction

All Historical Document Collections

202503-2133-001	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2025-03-26
202002-2133-002	Revision of a currently approved collection	2020-02-21
201602-2133-001 Approved with change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2016-02-25
201302-2133-002 Approved with change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2013-02-28
201208-2133-002 Approved without change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	2012-08-25

OMB Details

Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability Determinations

Federal Enterprise Architecture: Transportation - Water Transportation

Form MA-1075

Jones Act Email Script for Market Survey

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