The Coast Guard today announced that it is seeking comments by Monday, Mar. 4 on its request for input from the public on the establishment of vessel response plan planning criteria for the Western Alaska and Prince William Sound Captain of the Port zones.
The planning criteria are required under the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, and must include minimum response times, improvements to wildlife response, and consideration of prevention and mitigation measures.
The Coast Guard noted that the information being sought by the public will provide assistance in the potential development of a regulatory proposal to support the mandated planning criteria. Public feedback will be used to help develop proposed planning criteria for public comment.
