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Federal rules on maritime carriers: 32 since January 2024
22 final rules and 10 proposed rules since January 2, 2024, 7 of them marked significant. 3 are open for comment now. Most come from the Maritime Administration (6), Transportation Security Administration (6), Federal Maritime Commission (5), Homeland Security Department (4).
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Open for comment
| Document | Agency | Type | Comments due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vessel and Shipyard Financing, Regulatory Revision 2026-17636 | Maritime Administration | Final rule | Oct 27 |
| Capital Construction Fund Revision 2026-19367 | Maritime Administration | Proposed rule | Nov 23 |
| Investigation Into Conditions Affecting Shipping in the Foreign Trade and Denial of Entry of Vessels Into Spanish Ports and Proposed Remedies To Meet or Adjust the Unfavorable Conditions 2026-21067 | Federal Maritime Commission | Proposed rule | Dec 14 |
Every document, newest first
| Document | Agency | Type | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation Into Conditions Affecting Shipping in the Foreign Trade and Denial of Entry of Vessels Into Spanish Ports and Proposed Remedies To Meet or Adjust the Unfavorable Conditions 2026-21067 | Federal Maritime Commission | Proposed rule | Oct 15 |
| Capital Construction Fund Revision 2026-19367 | Maritime Administration | Proposed rule | Sep 22 |
| Charge Complaint Procedures 2026-17876 | Federal Maritime Commission | Final rule | Sep 1 |
| Vessel and Shipyard Financing, Regulatory Revision 2026-17636 | Maritime Administration | Final rule | Aug 28 |
| Regulatory Changes Required by the Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022 2026-16319 | Homeland Security Department | Final rule | Aug 11 |
| Tanker Security Program 2026-12547 · significant | Maritime Administration | Final rule | Jun 23 |
| Establishing United States Citizenship for MARAD Program Participation; Simplifying the Application Process 2026-11269 | Maritime Administration | Final rule | Jun 4 |
| Rulemaking Procedures 2026-09450 | Federal Maritime Commission | Proposed rule | May 13 |
| Removal of Obsolete References to “Water Carriers” 2026-03266 | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Final rule | Feb 19 |
| Restoration of Statutory Terms in TSA Regulations: Use of Alien; Technical Amendments 2026-03028 | Transportation Security Administration | Final rule | Feb 17 |
| Electronic Bond Transmission 2026-02961 · significant | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Proposed rule | Feb 13 |
| Electronic Export Manifest for Vessel Cargo 2026-02662 · significant | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Proposed rule | Feb 10 |
| Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards 2026-02575 | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | Proposed rule | Feb 10 |
| Nomenclature Corrections Due to Office Reorganization, Removal of Obsolete References, and Payment Processing Changes 2026-02179 | Surface Transportation Board | Final rule | Feb 3 |
| Automation of CBP Form I-418 for Vessels 2025-19983 · significant | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Final rule | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Tonnage Tax Modernization 2025-17826 | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Final rule | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Deregulatory-Establishing United States Citizenship for MARAD Program Participation; Simplifying the Application Process 2025-12102 | Maritime Administration | Proposed rule | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Rescinding Regulations Regarding Priority and Allocation Rules and Port Utilization 2025-12092 | Maritime Administration | Final rule | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Delegations of Authority and Descriptions of Organization Components 2025-11306 | Federal Maritime Commission | Final rule | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Removal of Obsolete References to “Water Carriers” 2025-09727 | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | Proposed rule | May 30, 2025 |
| Terminology Relating to Sex; Technical Amendments 2025-08920 | Transportation Security Administration | Final rule | May 21, 2025 |
| Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation 2024-31204 | Transportation Security Administration | Final rule | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Revisions to Civil Penalty Amounts, 2025 2024-30608 | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | Final rule | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Update to Procedures for Listing Designated Countries and Location of List 2024-31210 | Homeland Security Department | Final rule | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Enhancing Surface Cyber Risk Management 2024-24704 | Transportation Security Administration | Proposed rule | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Hazardous Materials: Advancing Safety of Highway, Rail, and Vessel Transportation 2024-23421 | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | Proposed rule | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Designation of Qatar for the Visa Waiver Program 2024-22050 | Homeland Security Department | Final rule | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation 2024-14121 | Transportation Security Administration | Final rule | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Flight Training Security Program 2024-08800 · significant | Transportation Security Administration | Final rule | May 1, 2024 |
| Hazardous Materials: Harmonization With International Standards 2024-06956 | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | Final rule | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Guam-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Visa Waiver Program Automation and Electronic Travel Authorization; Creation of CNMI Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP) 2024-00645 · significant | Homeland Security Department | Final rule | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Carrier Automated Tariffs 2023-27783 · significant | Federal Maritime Commission | Final rule | Jan 2, 2024 |
Other topics
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements 4643
- Incorporation by reference 3601
- Administrative practice and procedure 2328
- Aircraft 1755
- Aviation safety 1746
- Safety 1703
- Air transportation 1601
- Environmental protection 1493
- Intergovernmental relations 1226
- Air pollution control 1044
- Navigation (air) 853
- Penalties 778
- Security measures 745
- Airspace 743
- Navigation (water) 697
- Marine safety 692
- Waterways 678
- Ozone 659
- Harbors 626
- Volatile organic compounds 601
- Imports 511
- Particulate matter 459
- Nitrogen dioxide 441
- Sulfur oxides 423
- Exports 415
- Transportation 313
- Carbon monoxide 252
- Confidential business information 239
- Fisheries 233
- Lead 232
- Claims 221
- Government employees 219
- Government procurement 215
- Fishing 213
- Banks, banking 210
- Hazardous substances 209
- Privacy 203
- Medical devices 198
- Nitrogen oxides 195
- Wildlife 190
- Freedom of information 186
- Consumer protection 183
- Government contracts 182
- Agricultural commodities 181
- Airports 179
- Individuals with disabilities 176
- Pesticides and pests 166
- Investigations 164
- Securities 162
- Hazardous waste 159
- Income taxes 158
- Credit 157
- Air traffic control 155
- Telecommunications 151
- Civil rights 150
- Health facilities 147
- Small businesses 144
- Endangered and threatened species 143
- Indians 143
- Chemicals 142
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