Opportunity
Federal Register #1625-0001
USCG Request for Comment: Extension of Marine Casualty Reporting and Chemical Testing Information Collection
Buyer
Coast Guard, Homeland Security Department
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
September 09, 2026
Identifier
1625-0001
This opportunity involves a regulatory information collection extension by the U.S. Coast Guard: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Purpose: - Request for public comment on extending approval for information collection related to marine casualty reporting and chemical testing of commercial vessel personnel - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement for products or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Information collection involves forms such as CG-2692 and its addenda, completed by vessel owners and operators - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Supports Coast Guard investigations of commercial vessel casualties (death, injury, property damage) - Assists in detection and reduction of drug use among mariners - Mandated by federal regulations; part of federal rulemaking to ensure compliance and minimize paperwork burden
Description
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking to extend approval for the collection of information related to marine casualty reporting and chemical testing of commercial vessel personnel. This collection supports investigations of commercial vessel casualties involving death, injury, or property damage, and helps improve detection and reduction of drug use by mariners. The information collection is mandated by federal regulations and aims to ensure compliance while minimizing paperwork burdens. Comments on the extension request are due by September 9, 2026.