Federal Register #2026-10972

Coast Guard Seeks Public Comment on Vessel Documentation Information Collection Extension

The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public input on the extension of its vessel documentation information collection process. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Coast Guard - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the continued approval of information collection related to vessel documentation (OMB Control Number: 1625-0027) - No procurement of products or services; this is a regulatory compliance notice - Information Collected: - Used to establish vessel nationality, determine eligibility for maritime employment, and support ship mortgages - Involves Coast Guard forms: CG-1258, CG-1261, CG-1270, CG-1280, CG-1330, CG-1332, CG-1340, CG-1356, CG-4593, CG-5542, CG-7042, CG-7043 - Notable Requirements: - Public feedback is sought on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action

Description

This notice is a sixty-day request for public comments regarding an extension of approval for the collection of information related to vessel documentation. The information collected serves to establish a vessel's nationality, determine eligibility for specific maritime employment, and enable the vessel to serve as collateral for a preferred ship's mortgage. The collection is required under 46 U.S. Code Chapters 121, 123, 125, and 313 and involves various forms related to vessel documentation. Comments on the information collection must be submitted by August 3, 2026.

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