Coast Guard Seeks Approval to Continue Hazardous Cargo Forms
Published Date: 8/20/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking to keep collecting info for handling hazardous materials, with no changes to the current form. This affects anyone applying for permits to manage dangerous stuff and keeps the process running smoothly without extra costs or delays. They’re also asking for public feedback before sending their request to the government for approval.
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Hazardous Materials Permit Collection Continues
The U.S. Coast Guard will ask OMB to extend approval to keep collecting the Application and Permit to Handle Hazardous Materials (OMB Control Number 1625-0005) without changing the form. If you apply for permits to handle hazardous materials, the form and permit process will remain the same and the Coast Guard says there will be no extra costs or delays; the public is invited to comment before the request goes to OMB.
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