Opportunity
Federal Register #1625-0066
Coast Guard Seeks Public Comment on Vessel and Facility Response Plan Information Collection
Buyer
U.S. Coast Guard
Posted
July 10, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
1625-0066
This opportunity is a public request for comment from the U.S. Coast Guard regarding the extension of an information collection requirement for Vessel and Facility Response Plans (OMB Control Number: 1625-0066). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Purpose: - Seeks public input on the continued collection of information related to Vessel and Facility Response Plans for oil spill preparedness and response - Includes both domestic and international vessels and facilities, as well as specific requirements for Prince William Sound - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of products or services - The request is part of the regulatory process under the Paperwork Reduction Act - Comments are invited from the public to inform the Coast Guard's submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - No products, services, or contract awards are involved in this notice
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 its approval for collection 1625-0066, which covers Vessel and Facility Response Plans (Domestic and International) and Additional Response Requirements for Prince William Sound. The ICR describes the information to be collected from the public to ensure vessels and facilities are prepared to respond in the event of an oil spill incident. The Coast Guard reviews this information to assess the effectiveness of response plans. Comments on the ICR are invited during a sixty-day notice period ending September 8, 2026.