33 CFR 151.1012: Applying for a conditional permit
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section explains how to apply for the conditional permit required by § 151.1009. The owner or operator must apply by letter to the Coast Guard address given and include the listed information. The owner or operator must also give any additional information the Coast Guard may require.
Applies toThe owner or operator of each vessel to which this subpart applies.
What it says
The owner or operator of each vessel to which this subpart applies must apply by letter for the conditional permit required by § 151.1009.
33 CFR 151.1012(a)“The owner or operator of each vessel to which this subpart applies shall apply by letter for a conditional permit required by § 151.1009.”
The application must include the name, address, and telephone number of the vessel owner and operator.
33 CFR 151.1012(a)(1)“The name, address, and telephone number of the vessel owner and operator.”
The application must include the vessel's name and official number, if any.
33 CFR 151.1012(a)(2)“The vessel's name and official number, if any.”
The application must include a history of the types of cargo the vessel transported during the previous year, identifying any municipal or commercial waste as municipal waste, commercial waste, medical waste, or waste of another character.
33 CFR 151.1012(a)(5)“A history of the types of cargo transported by the vessel during the previous year, including identifying the type of municipal or commercial waste transported as—”
The application must state whether it is for a single voyage, a short term operation or a continuing operation. For a single voyage or short term operation, the statement must include the duration.
33 CFR 151.1012(a)(7)“If the application is for a single voyage or a short term operation, the statement must include the duration of the voyage or operation.”
The application must include an acknowledgment certifying that the information provided is truthful and accurate.
33 CFR 151.1012(a)(8)“An acknowledgment that certifies as to the truthfulness and accuracy of the information provided.”
The owner or operator must provide any additional information the Coast Guard may require.
33 CFR 151.1012(b)“shall provide any additional information the Coast Guard may require.”
Common questions
How do I apply for a conditional permit under 33 CFR 151.1012?
The owner or operator must apply by letter for the conditional permit required by § 151.1009. The letter goes to Commandant (CG-CVC-1) at the address given in the text.
“The owner or operator of each vessel to which this subpart applies shall apply by letter for a conditional permit required by § 151.1009.”
What must a conditional permit application say about the vessel's operation period?
It must state whether the application is for a single voyage, a short term operation or a continuing operation. A single voyage or short term operation must include its duration.
“A statement of whether the application for a conditional permit is for a single voyage, a short term operation or a continuing operation.”
Can the Coast Guard ask for more information with a conditional permit application?
Yes. The owner or operator must provide any additional information the Coast Guard may require.
“shall provide any additional information the Coast Guard may require.”
The text of 33 CFR 151.1012
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), current as of April 16, 2026 · Read it on eCFR
Applying for a conditional permit
(a) The owner or operator of each vessel to which this subpart applies shall apply by letter for a conditional permit required by § 151.1009. Applications must be submitted to Commandant (CG-CVC-1), Attn: Domestic Vessels Division, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7501, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7501 and include the following:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the vessel owner and operator.
(2) The vessel's name and official number, if any.
(3) The vessel's area of operation.
(4) The vessel's transport capacity.
(5) A history of the types of cargo transported by the vessel during the previous year, including identifying the type of municipal or commercial waste transported as—
(i) Municipal waste;
(ii) Commercial waste;
(iii) Medical waste; or
(iv) Waste of another character.
(6) The types of cargo to be transported by the vessel during the effective period of the conditional permit, including identifying the type of municipal or commercial waste as it is identified in paragraphs (a)(5)(i) through (iv) of this section.
(7) A statement of whether the application for a conditional permit is for a single voyage, a short term operation or a continuing operation. If the application is for a single voyage or a short term operation, the statement must include the duration of the voyage or operation.
(8) An acknowledgment that certifies as to the truthfulness and accuracy of the information provided.
(b) The owner or operator under paragraph (a) of this section shall provide any additional information the Coast Guard may require.
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