The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning the Credentialing and Manning Requirements for Officers of Towing Vessels, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request, which is identified with the OMB Control Number 1625-0078, is forwarding to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. Interested parties can submit their comments by January 13, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The Coast Guard emphasizes the importance of these credentials in ensuring that only qualified individuals operate towing vessels on U.S. navigable waters.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Coast Guard wants people to tell them what they think about some rules for making sure that only the right people drive big boats called towing vessels. They're checking if the way they collect information for this is still okay and not too much work.