Coast Guard Quietly Renews Oil Spill Data Collection
Published Date: 5/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard wants to keep collecting info about oil and hazardous material safety records without changing the rules. This affects businesses and people who handle these materials, and they’re asking for your thoughts by July 20, 2026. No new costs or changes are planned—just a smooth extension to keep things running safely and smoothly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Reporting Requirement Continued Without Change
If you own or operate bulk oil or hazardous-material facilities or vessels, the Coast Guard will keep collecting safety and pollution-prevention records under OMB Control Number 1625-0095 with no changes to the rules. The collection covers requests for equivalents, alternatives, and exemptions under 33 CFR parts 154–156 and is submitted on occasion; the Coast Guard is asking for comments by July 20, 2026.
Paperwork Burden Slightly Reduced
The Coast Guard estimates the annual paperwork burden for this collection decreased from 1,800 hours to 1,760 hours per year, reflecting fewer estimated annual responses. This modest reduction affects owners and operators who respond to the collection.
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