FMC Updates Paperwork Rules for Passenger Vessel Operators
Published Date: 6/16/2025
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Summary
The Federal Maritime Commission is updating the paperwork rules for Passenger Vessel Operators, like ferry and cruise companies. They’ve asked the Office of Management and Budget to approve these changes and want the public to share their thoughts. This update aims to keep things smooth without adding extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Paperwork Rule Update for Ferry and Cruise Operators
The Federal Maritime Commission submitted a revision of an existing information collection for Passenger Vessel Operators (PVOs), such as ferry and cruise companies, to the Office of Management and Budget for approval and is inviting public comment under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The agency states the update aims to keep operations smooth and does not intend to add extra costs or delays.
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