Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Summary
The Coast Guard proposes amending U.S. regulations for pollution prevention from ships. To align with international standards, we propose amending the domestic regulations concerning oily-water separators, operational discharges of oil, damage and intact stability of tank vessels, International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificates, garbage recordkeeping requirements, and placards for reception facilities. To provide consistency with industry standards and clarification in U.S. oil regulations, we propose changing oily mixture discharge shore connection requirements for certain vessels and redefining certain terms dealing with oil.