Federal Register #USCG20250295

Request for Comments on Barge Fleeting Facility Records Information Collection

This notice from the U.S. Coast Guard seeks public input on the extension of an information collection requirement for Barge Fleeting Facility Records. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard (Department of Homeland Security) - Purpose: - Request for comments on the continued approval of OMB Control Number 1625-0023 - Applies to operators of barge fleeting facilities in the Lower Mississippi River - Requirements: - Operators must maintain records of twice daily inspections of barge moorings - Records must also track the movement of barges and hazardous cargo in and out of the facility - Mandated by 33 CFR 165.803 to prevent barges from breaking away and drifting - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being solicited or awarded - This is a regulatory information collection notice, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting an extension of approval for information collection number 1625-0023 related to Barge Fleeting Facility Records. This collection requires operators of certain barge fleeting facilities to keep records of twice daily inspections of barge moorings and movements of barges and hazardous cargo in and out of a facility. The purpose is to prevent barges from breaking away and drifting uncontrollably in the Lower Mississippi River waterway system. Comments on this request are invited until June 15, 2026.

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