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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the Maritime Administration are calling for public comments and inviting public participation in meetings regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Blue Marlin Offshore Port LLC's (BMOP) deepwater port license application. This project involves building, owning, and operating a deepwater port off the coast of Louisiana to export crude oil. The deepwater port is designed to manage Very Large Crude Carriers and similar vessels, with a loading capacity of up to 80,000 barrels per hour. Public meetings are scheduled for March 2025 in Louisiana and Texas. More details on how to provide comments can be found on the regulations.gov website under docket number MARAD-2020-0127.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to sewage and graywater discharge records for certain cruise vessels operating in Alaskan waters. This request, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to extend approval for the collection of this information, which is critical for enforcing discharge regulations. The Coast Guard is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and methods to enhance or reduce the burden of collecting this data. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal until March 29, 2021.

The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for public comments on its plan to continue collecting information about load lines for certain vessels, a process that makes sure ships are not overloaded. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the Coast Guard wants feedback on how necessary and burdensome this data collection is. Comments must be submitted by April 9, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mailing them to the Coast Guard and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Coast Guard emphasizes that these comments will help determine whether this information collection should be approved and if there are ways to improve its effectiveness or reduce its burden.

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.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on their request to extend approval for an information collection related to audit reports under the International Safety Management Code. This involves ensuring that U.S. vessels comply with international treaties on safety management systems. The Coast Guard invites feedback on the necessity, utility, and potential burden of the information collection by January 8, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The estimated annual burden for respondents has increased due to more responses received.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public feedback on extending the approval for an information collection about displaying fire control plans on commercial vessels. This information helps firefighters and damage control efforts during emergencies. The Coast Guard invites the public to comment on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and potential burden of this data collection. Comments must be submitted by April 9, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) website.

The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting an extension of approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting crewmember identification documents information. This request is part of an Information Collection Request (ICR) process mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Coast Guard seeks public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection, which is designed to validate the identities of crewmembers on vessels visiting U.S. ports. Comments can be submitted until January 8, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, with specifics detailed in the notice.

The U.S. Coast Guard plans to submit a request to renew approval for collecting information about facilities transferring oil or hazardous materials. This request, necessary under the Paperwork Reduction Act, involves operators submitting a Letter of Intent and an Operations Manual, which details procedures for transfers and spills. The public is invited to comment on the usefulness, burden, and enhancement of the information collection process by May 9, 2025. The number of responses has decreased, leading to a reduction in the estimated burden from 37,360 to 27,537 hours annually.

The U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to voyage planning for tank barge transits in the Northeast U.S. This request, identified by the OMB Control Number 1625-0088, aims to extend the current approval without changes and intends to collect data from owners and operators of towing vessels. The data is crucial for improving safety and minimizing accidents in waterway transportation involving tank barges carrying petroleum oil. Comments can be submitted online until April 9, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing to allow the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to conduct construction activities in Womens Bay, Kodiak, Alaska, which might incidentally harm marine mammals. Over two years, NMFS plans to issue authorizations for the incidental disturbance (Level B harassment) and minor physical impact (Level A harassment) on marine mammals due to noise from pile driving. The proposed activities are designed to avoid significant harm or death to marine life, and special measures will be in place to minimize any impacts on marine mammals and their habitat. Public comments on these proposals are being requested before final decisions are made.