Regulated Navigation Area; Reporting Requirements for Barges Loaded with Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Inland Rivers, Eighth CGD and the Illinois Waterway, Ninth CGD

The CG needs this information in order to safeguard vessels, ports and waterfront facilities from sabotage or terrorist acts. This information will be used to control vessel traffic, develop contingency plans, enforce regulations, and enhance maritime security. Respondents are operators of barges loaded w/ certain dangerous cargoes. The statutory authority for the requirements is 46 U.S.C. § 70034 (formerly 33 U.S.C. § 1231) and 46 U.S.C. § 70051 (formerly 50 U.S.C. § 191). This authority is delegated by the Secretary to the Coast Guard via the Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, Revision No. 01.2. (II)(70) and (72).

The latest form for Regulated Navigation Area; Reporting Requirements for Barges Loaded with Certain Dangerous Cargoes, Inland Rivers, Eighth CGD and the Illinois Waterway, Ninth CGD expires 2026-06-30 and can be found here.