Transportation Department, Maritime Administration
MARAD is seeking information from the public to support the development of a U.S.-built scalable, repeatable, commercially viable, system-centric, small modular reactor (SMR) and their deployment within the marine transportation system. This Request for Information (RFI) for a single vessel or technology demonstration seeks public feedback on proficient system architecture, including liability frameworks, insurance pathways, port acceptance, workforce development, and standards integration for vessel deployment.
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 Transportation Maritime Administration [Docket Number MARAD-2026-0729] AGENCY: Maritime Administration (MARAD), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: MARAD is seeking information from the public to support the development of a U.S.-built scalable, repeatable, commercially viable, system-centric, small modular reactor (SMR) and their deployment within the marine transportation system. This Request for Information (RFI) for a single vessel or technology demonstration seeks public feedback on proficient system architecture, including liability frameworks, insurance pathways, port acceptance, workforce development, and standards integration for vessel deployment. DATES: Written comments including all supporting information and documents, are requested on or before August 5, 2026. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments, identified by “SMR RFI” by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov . Search using the DOT Docket Number MARAD-2026-0729 and follow the instructions for submitting comments. Mail/Hand-Delivery/Courier: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590. If you would like to know that your comments ( printed page 24962) reached the facility, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. The Docket Management Facility is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 …
Citation: 91 FR 24961
