Coast Guard Renews Vessel Fire Control Plan Data Request
Published Date: 3/10/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking to keep collecting info about fire control plans on vessels, with no changes to the current rules. This affects boat owners and operators who must have these plans ready. The request is under review to make sure the paperwork stays fair and doesn’t cost extra time or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Vessel Fire Control Plan Paperwork Continues
The Coast Guard is asking OMB to extend approval for Information Collection 1625-0033 to keep requiring vessels to display fire control plans, without any changes. This means boat owners and operators must continue to have fire control plans ready and displayed as they do now.
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