Coast Guard Seeks Permission to Keep Reporting Oil Spills as Usual
Published Date: 6/4/2025
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The U.S. Coast Guard is asking to keep collecting reports about oil spills and suspicious boat activity, just like before. This affects anyone who needs to report these events, and there are no changes or new costs involved. The request is now with the Office of Management and Budget for review to make sure the paperwork stays fair and manageable.
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