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Notice2025-202152025-11-18

Cooperative Research and Development Agreement: Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) for Maritime Safety and Security Operations

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is announcing its intent to enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Saronic Technologies, Inc. to research the potential of Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) for maritime safety and security missions in extended offshore operations. The Coast Guard is seeking public comment on this proposed partnership and potential involvement from other parties. In addition, the Coast Guard also invites other potential non-Federal participants, who have the interest and capability to bring similar contributions to this type of research, to consider submitting proposals for consideration in similar CRADAs.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of intent; request for comments.
Dates
Your comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before December 18, 2025.

Public Comment

Comments Close
2025-12-18

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard [Docket No. USCG-2025-0348] AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of intent; request for comments. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is announcing its intent to enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Saronic Technologies, Inc. to research the potential of Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) for maritime safety and security missions in extended offshore operations. The Coast Guard is seeking public comment on this proposed partnership and potential involvement from other parties. In addition, the Coast Guard also invites other potential non-Federal participants, who have the interest and capability to bring similar contributions to this type of research, to consider submitting proposals for consideration in similar CRADAs. DATES: Your comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before December 18, 2025. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-2025-0348 using the Federal portal at https://www.regulations.gov . See the “Public Participation and Request for Comments” portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this notice of intent, call or email Derek Meier, Principal Investigator, Autonomy Branch, U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center, 1 Chelsea Street, New London, CT 06320, telephone 860-271-2600, email RDC-info@uscg.mil . SUPPL

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Citation: 90 FR 51769