Notice 10 Mar 2025 regulatory compliance, information collection, coast guard, maritime industry, vapor control systems

⚓Coast Guard Seeks Comments on Vapor Control Systems Info Collection

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0060, Vapor Control Systems for Facilities and Tank Vessels; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.

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Compliance, Regulatory Changes 16 Jan 2025 environmental compliance, nmfs, noaa, maritime industry, north atlantic right whale, vessel regulations

🐋NMFS Withdraws Proposed Vessel Strike Reduction Regulations

NMFS withdraws a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on August 1, 2022 to amend the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) vessel speed regulations. NMFS withdraws this proposed rule in light of numerous and ongoing requests from the public for further opportunity to review and engage with the Agency on the proposal. NMFS's existing vessel speed regulations remain in effect.

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Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Maritime Operations 10 Jan 2025 regulations, transportation, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, penalties, vessels, waterways, navigation (water), radio, hazardous materials transportation, maritime industry, vessel compliance, st lawrence seaway

🚢New Seaway Regulations Impacting Maritime Compliance and Operations

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Under agreement with the SLSMC, the GLS is amending the joint regulations by updating the regulations and rules in various categories. These changes are to clarify existing requirements in the regulations.

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