Coast Guard Vapor Systems Reports Get Routine Extension
Published Date: 3/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard wants to keep collecting info about vapor control systems on facilities and tank vessels, with no changes to the current process. They’re asking the public to share thoughts by May 9, 2025, before sending their request to the Office of Management and Budget. This helps make sure the paperwork stays useful and not too much of a hassle for those involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Owners/operators must keep reporting VCS data
Owners and operators of facilities and tank vessels, and certifying entities, must continue to provide information about vapor control systems under OMB Control Number 1625-0060. The Coast Guard estimates the total annual paperwork burden for this collection increased from 4,409 hours to 4,576 hours a year. The agency is accepting comments on this information collection through May 9, 2025.
Information collection continues without change
The Coast Guard intends to request an extension of approval for the existing vapor control systems information collection 'without change' (OMB Control Number 1625-0060), so the current reporting process and requirements will remain the same unless the ICR is revised after public comments. The public comment deadline for this notice is May 9, 2025.
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