Coast Guard Keeps Welding Permit Paperwork Chugging Along Unchanged
Published Date: 8/20/2025
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The U.S. Coast Guard wants to keep collecting info about welding and hot work permits without changing the rules. This affects anyone who needs these permits and has to post warning signs. They’re asking for your thoughts before sending their request to keep this process going smoothly, with no extra costs or delays.
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