Coast Guard Extends Vessel Inspection Fee Rules
Published Date: 5/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking to keep collecting info about fees for inspecting commercial ships, both U.S. and foreign, without making any changes. If you’re involved with these inspections, this means the current rules and fees stay the same. You’ve got until June 22, 2026, to share your thoughts, and there’s no new cost or paperwork increase coming your way.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Current Vessel Fee Collection Continues
If you own a commercial vessel, the Coast Guard is keeping the current information collection for Direct User Fees for inspection or examination of U.S. and foreign commercial vessels (OMB Control Number 1625-0074) without any changes. That means the existing rules and fee collection process remain in place while the Coast Guard seeks OMB renewal.
Annual Submission of Vessel ID and Fee Election
You (as a vessel owner) must provide identifying information such as your vessel's name and identification number each year, and you must submit a written request if you choose whether to pay fees for future years. The collection is required annually to allow the Coast Guard to manage user fees under 46 U.S.C. 2110.
Estimated Paperwork Burden Increased
The Coast Guard estimates the total annual paperwork burden for this collection rose from 3,086 hours to 3,527 hours per year, an increase of 441 hours, because of a higher estimated number of responses. This is an aggregate increase in respondent burden for owners of vessels covered by OMB Control Number 1625-0074.
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