Federal Register #USCG-2025-0393

USCG Seeks Public Comment on Oil and Hazardous Material Pollution Prevention Information Collection

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public input regarding its ongoing collection of information related to oil and hazardous material pollution prevention and safety records. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard (Department of Homeland Security) - Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - Purpose: - Extension of approval for OMB Control Number 1625-0095 - Collection covers records on oil and hazardous material pollution prevention, safety, equivalents/alternatives, and exemptions - Respondents: - Owners and operators of bulk oil and hazardous materials facilities and vessels - Notable Requirements: - Ensures alternatives or exemptions provide equivalent safety and pollution protection as required by 33 U.S. Code 1321 and Executive Order 12777 - Seeks comments on utility, accuracy, burden, and improvement of the information collection - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being procured; this is a regulatory information collection request

Description

The U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requesting an extension of approval for the collection of information related to Oil and Hazardous Material Pollution Prevention and Safety Records, Equivalents/Alternatives and Exemptions. This collection ensures that alternatives or exemptions provide an equivalent level of safety and pollution protection. The Coast Guard is inviting public comments before submitting the ICR to OMB. The collection is necessary under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and related regulations to prevent discharge of oil and hazardous substances from vessels and facilities.

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