Changing Jones Act Rulings May Impact Offshore Industry

摘要

In a move that could have major implications for the offshore industry, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency last month proposed modifications and revocation of ruling letters on its application of the Jones Act to certain merchandise and vessel equipment that is transported between two coastwise points in the U.S. Past rulings had allowed foreign-built vessels to operate in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) carrying certain types of vessel equipment.