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The U.S. Coast Guard has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to continue collecting information for the Marine Transportation System Recovery. This information helps assess the status of ports and facilities following disruptions, such as natural disasters. The request for comments is open until March 29, 2021. The Coast Guard uses this data to devise recovery strategies to protect and repair essential infrastructure.

The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting public comments on the renewal of an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to Merchant Mariner Credentials and Medical Certificates. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this request is being reviewed to ensure the collection of information is necessary and does not place an undue burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by February 11, 2021, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or directly to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Coast Guard is particularly interested in feedback on the practical use and clarity of the information collected and suggestions for reducing any associated burdens.

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a sixty-day notice requesting comments regarding its plan to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend an information collection request. This request pertains to reporting oil or hazardous substance discharges and suspicious maritime activities, which is mandatory under various federal regulations. The Coast Guard wants feedback on the necessity and effectiveness of this collection process and is inviting the public to submit comments until May 9, 2025, using the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Any changes or extensions will consider the feedback received.

The U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, announced its plan to request an extension from the Office of Management and Budget for an existing information collection related to safety regulations in the commercial fishing industry. This collection aims to enhance safety on fishing vessels and applies to vessel owners and operators. The Coast Guard is inviting the public to comment on the information collection, focusing on its usefulness, accuracy, and any ways to reduce its burden. Comments can be submitted online by April 19, 2021.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public feedback on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to vapor control systems for facilities and tank vessels. This request, submitted under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to extend approval for collecting necessary information to ensure compliance with design regulations for these systems. The Coast Guard is particularly interested in comments regarding the ICR's practicality, accuracy, and ways to enhance and simplify the process. Feedback can be submitted online by May 9, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for activities related to construction at the Station Siuslaw River in Florence, Oregon. This authorization allows the USCG to incidentally harass, but not seriously harm, small numbers of certain marine mammals, like harbor seals and sea lions, during pile driving activities. The measures aim to minimize the impact on marine mammals, and the authorization specifies monitoring and reporting requirements. NMFS determined that the project will not significantly harm marine mammal populations or habitats and will not adversely impact any species listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting public comments on extending the approval of an Information Collection Request for the Application for Permit to Transport Municipal and Commercial Waste. This process is part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The request, listed under OMB Control Number 1625-0058, aims to ensure that permits are correctly issued for vessels transporting waste in U.S. coastal waters. Comments can be submitted online by April 9, 2025, and will contribute to improving the clarity and efficiency of the regulatory process.

The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for public comments on extending the approval of information collection related to Drawbridge Operation Regulations. The Coast Guard collects information from bridge owners to change the operating schedules of drawbridges over U.S. navigable waters, as per 33 U.S.C. 499. They estimate the process involves an annual burden of 1,672 hours. Comments on this proposal can be submitted online until February 11, 2021, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or other specified channels.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on its request to extend the approval for collecting certain information about towing vessels, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request involves Navigation Safety Information and Emergency Instructions for inspected towing vessels to ensure safety regulations are adequately met. The Coast Guard is asking for feedback on the necessity and utility of this information collection, and suggestions to minimize the burden it may cause to respondents. Comments are open until March 29, 2021, and submissions can be made through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued two Incidental Harassment Authorizations (IHAs) to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for activities related to construction of facilities in Seward and Sitka, Alaska. These permits allow for the incidental disturbance of marine mammals during the construction of fast response cutter docks, provided that the impact is negligible and does not adversely affect marine mammal populations or subsistence uses. The activities, expected to last into 2027 and 2028, involve measures to minimize harm, including monitoring for marine mammals and implementing shutdown procedures if necessary. The authorizations ensure compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act and relevant environmental regulations.