# Deepwater Port Application Processing and Licensing

The Maritime Administration published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on November 5, 2026. Comments are due by January 4, 2027.

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## What the agency says

This document proposes procedures for the processing of applications for the licensing of deepwater ports. The proposed rule reflects the transfer of deepwater port license application processing management under the Deepwater Port Act from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to MARAD. Pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (2026 NDAA), MARAD is the Federal lead agency for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) for all deepwater port license applications. USCG responsibility for authorities pertaining to design, construction, equipment, operation of deepwater ports, and navigational safety are not affected by the 2026 NDAA statutory changes, or this proposed rule and will continue to be administered by USCG.

## Key facts

- Document number: 2026-22617
- Type: Proposed rule
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comments
- Agency: Transportation Department; Maritime Administration
- Published: November 5, 2026
- Comments due: January 4, 2027
- Dates: Comments should be filed on or before January 4, 2027. Late comments will be considered to the extent practicable.
- Docket: Docket Number MARAD-2026-0728
- Regulation ID (RIN): 2133-AC01
- Code of Federal Regulations: 46 CFR 248
- Topics: Administrative practice and procedure; Environmental protection; Harbors; Petroleum
- Significant: Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages: 21

[The document on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/05/2026-22617/deepwater-port-application-processing-and-licensing) [PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-05/pdf/2026-22617.pdf) [Comment on regulations.gov](http://www.regulations.gov/commenton/MARAD-2026-0728-0001)

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| --- | --- | --- |
| [Capital Construction Fund Revision; Correction](https://specstream.ai/data/federal-rules/capital-construction-fund-revision-correction-2026-19786) 2026-19786 | Proposed rule | Sep 28 |
| [Capital Construction Fund Revision](https://specstream.ai/data/federal-rules/capital-construction-fund-revision-2026-19367) 2026-19367 | Proposed rule | Sep 22 |
| [Vessel and Shipyard Financing, Regulatory Revision](https://specstream.ai/data/federal-rules/vessel-and-shipyard-financing-regulatory-revision-2026-17636) 2026-17636 | Final rule | Aug 28 |
| [Tanker Security Program](https://specstream.ai/data/federal-rules/tanker-security-program-2026-12547) 2026-12547 · significant | Final rule | Jun 23 |
| [Seamen's Claims; Administrative Action and Litigation](https://specstream.ai/data/federal-rules/seamen-s-claims-administrative-action-and-litigation-2026-11313) 2026-11313 | Final rule | Jun 5 |
| [Establishing United States Citizenship for MARAD Program Participation; Simplifying the Application Process](https://specstream.ai/data/federal-rules/establishing-united-states-citizenship-for-marad-program-participation-2026-11269) 2026-11269 | Final rule | Jun 4 |
| [American Fisheries Act Program Update; Simplifying the Application Process](https://specstream.ai/data/federal-rules/american-fisheries-act-program-update-simplifying-the-application-proc-2026-11267) 2026-11267 | Final rule | Jun 4 |
| [Seamen's Service Awards; Amendment Replacing Gulf of Mexico With Gulf of America](https://specstream.ai/data/federal-rules/seamen-s-service-awards-amendment-replacing-gulf-of-mexico-with-gulf-o-2026-00753) 2026-00753 | Final rule | Jan 15 |

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