Coast Guard Extends Boat Paperwork Collection Again
Published Date: 6/2/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard wants to keep collecting info about vessel documentation without changing the rules. This affects boat owners who fill out paperwork to prove their vessels are registered. They’re asking for your thoughts by August 3, 2026, before sending their request to the Office of Management and Budget—no new costs or changes, just a smooth paperwork extension!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Estimated Paperwork Burden Reduced
The Coast Guard reports the total estimated annual hour burden for this collection decreased from 90,326 hours to 67,089 hours due to a decrease in the estimated number of responses. The collection is filed annually and on occasion and uses a set of forms including CG-1258, CG-1270, CG-1330, and others.
Vessel Documentation Continues Unchanged
The Coast Guard will seek to extend approval to keep collecting the same vessel documentation information without changing the rules. This collection applies to owners and builders of yachts and commercial vessels of at least 5 net tons and supports proving a vessel's nationality, determining eligibility for certain maritime employment, and allowing a vessel to be collateral for a preferred ship's mortgage.
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