Federal Register #USCG-2026-0111

Coast Guard Requests Public Comment on Ballast Water Discharge Standards Analysis

The U.S. Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, is requesting public comments on its updated analysis of the 2012 Ballast Water Discharge Standards: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard (Department of Homeland Security) - Purpose: - Soliciting public feedback on the "Retrospective Analysis of USCG 2012 Ballast Water Discharge Standards" report - The report revisits and updates the original Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) for the 2012 ballast water discharge rule - Data and Methodology: - Incorporates new data sources: CABI Invasive Species Compendium, Smithsonian NEMESIS, and National Ballast Information Clearinghouse (NBIC) - Reassesses costs and benefits of the 2012 rule using updated parameters - No procurement activity: - No products, OEMs, vendors, or purchase quantities are involved - The notice is solely for public comment on the analysis, not for acquisition of goods or services - Notable Requirements: - Public input is sought specifically on the data, methodology, and findings of the report

Description

The Coast Guard announces the availability of a report titled "Retrospective Analysis of USCG 2012 Ballast Water Discharge Standards." This report revisits the Regulatory Impact Analysis conducted for a 2012 final rule on standards for living organisms in ships' ballast water discharged in U.S. waters, using new data sources and updated methods to assess the costs and benefits of the rule. The Coast Guard requests public comments on the data, methodology, and findings presented in the retrospective analysis report. Comments must be submitted by August 10, 2026.

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