The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information about Ports and Waterways Safety, as outlined in Title 33 CFR Subchapter P. The ICR allows vessel masters, owners, or agents to request deviations from navigation safety equipment requirements, provided safety is not compromised. Public input is encouraged on aspects like the accuracy of the estimated burdens and ways to reduce them, with comments due by April 20, 2021. The Coast Guard has stated that the estimated annual burden for this collection is 2,033 hours.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Coast Guard wants to continue asking people about ships and water safety rules, and they're looking for ideas on how to make it easier and faster to give this information, with everyone's ideas needed by April 20, 2021.