Cruise Ships' Dirty Secret: Alaska Sewage Data Collection Continues
Published Date: 5/5/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking to keep collecting info about sewage and graywater from certain cruise ships in Alaskan waters, with no changes to the current rules. This affects cruise operators who must keep these records, helping protect Alaska’s environment without adding extra paperwork. The Office of Management and Budget will review this request soon to make sure it’s fair and necessary.
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Coast Guard keeps cruise sewage record rules
The U.S. Coast Guard asked OMB to extend approval to keep collecting sewage and graywater discharge records (ICR 1625-0092) for certain cruise vessels operating in Alaskan waters, without changes to the current rules. Cruise operators must continue to keep these records, and the agency says this helps protect Alaska’s environment while not adding extra paperwork. OMB will review the request under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
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