Hazardous goo ships: Coast Guard wants same old forms, indefinitely
Published Date: 4/8/2025
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The U.S. Coast Guard wants to keep collecting info from ships carrying bulk hazardous liquids, with no changes to the current process. They’re asking the public to share thoughts by June 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.
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Coast Guard continues hazardous-liquid reporting
If you own or operate a chemical tank vessel, the U.S. Coast Guard plans to renew its information collection (OMB Control No. 1625-0094) for Ships Carrying Bulk Hazardous Liquids without changing current requirements. You will still be required to provide forms such as CG-4602B, CG-5148/5148A/5148B/5148C, and CG-5461; the Coast Guard estimates the total annual paperwork burden increased from 9,310 hours to 10,955 hours per year. The Coast Guard is accepting public comments on this request through June 9, 2025.
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