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Final Rule: Updated Document Submission Process for Compliance with Electronic Records Mandate

Dec. 16, 2024

The Coast Guard is issuing a final rule to update regulations that reflect the Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center’s processes and capabilities, as well as align regulations with statutory reporting timelines.  The processes noted pertain to electronic file submissions, requirements for submission of original build evidence, and return of existing Certificates of Documentation (CODs).  In addition, the time period related to reporting changes to COD information is updated to align with statute.

This final rule is effective 01/15/2025.

The full notice and associated documents are available at www.regulations.gov under docket number USCG-2023-0584.

For information about this document call or email Mr. Ronald (Sam) Teague, Coast Guard; telephone 304-271-2506, email Ronald.S.Teague@uscg.mil.

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