OMB control number
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 is listed under ICR 202503-2133-001.
Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material
Form MA-1075A Call Script
46 USC 501(b) Waiver of Navigation & Vessel Inspection Laws 12.31.2023.pdf
Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability DeterminationAll Historical Document Collections
| Reference | Filing | Received | Concluded | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2016-02-25 | Approved with change | |
| 201302-2133-002 | Extension without change of a currently approved collection | 2013-02-28 | Approved with change | |
| 201208-2133-002 | New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2012-08-25 | Approved without change |
OMB Details
Maritime Administration (MARAD) Jones Act Vessel Availability Determinations
Federal Enterprise Architecture: Transportation - Water Transportation
| Form | Name | Electronic access | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form MA-1075 | Jones Act Email Script for Market Survey | Fillable Fileable | Form and instruction |
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