33 CFR 151.2036: Extension of ballast water compliance date
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section lets the Coast Guard grant an extension to the implementation schedule listed in § 151.2035(b). The vessel's representative must document that compliance with § 151.2025 is not possible despite all efforts. Requests must be made in writing at least 12 months before the scheduled date.
Applies toIt applies to the master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel subject to this subpart who requests an extension.
What it says
The Coast Guard may grant an extension to the implementation schedule listed in § 151.2035(b) only when the person requesting it can document that compliance with § 151.2025 is not possible despite all efforts.
“only in those cases where the master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel subject to this subpart can document that, despite all efforts, compliance with the requirement under § 151.2025 is not possible”
An extension request must be made no later than 12 months before the scheduled implementation date listed in § 151.2035(b).
“Any extension request must be made no later than 12 months before the scheduled implementation date listed in § 151.2035(b) of this subpart”
The request must be submitted in writing, by email to environmental_standards@uscg.mil or to the Commandant (CG-OES) at the street address the text gives.
“submitted in writing by email to environmental_standards@uscg.mil, or to the Commandant (CG-OES), Attn: Office of Operating and Environmental Standards”
The Coast Guard will promptly post summary information on all extension decisions on the Internet, including the vessel name, owner name, term of the extension, and basis for it.
“Summary information concerning all extension decisions, including the name of the vessel and vessel owner, the term of the extension, and the basis for the extension will be promptly posted on the Internet.”
Extensions will be for no longer than the minimum time the Coast Guard determines the vessel needs to comply with § 151.2030.
“Extensions will be for no longer than the minimum time needed, as determined by the Coast Guard, for the vessel to comply with the requirements of § 151.2030.”
Common questions
When must I request an extension of the compliance date?
An extension request must be made no later than 12 months before the scheduled implementation date listed in § 151.2035(b).
“Any extension request must be made no later than 12 months before the scheduled implementation date listed in § 151.2035(b) of this subpart”
How do I submit a ballast water extension request to the Coast Guard?
The request must be submitted in writing by email to environmental_standards@uscg.mil, or to the Commandant (CG-OES) at the address given in the text.
“submitted in writing by email to environmental_standards@uscg.mil, or to the Commandant (CG-OES), Attn: Office of Operating and Environmental Standards”
Are extension decisions made public?
Yes. Summary information on all extension decisions will be promptly posted on the Internet, including the vessel and owner names, the term, and the basis.
“Summary information concerning all extension decisions, including the name of the vessel and vessel owner, the term of the extension, and the basis for the extension will be promptly posted on the Internet.”
How long can a compliance extension last?
Extensions will be for no longer than the minimum time needed, as determined by the Coast Guard, for the vessel to comply with § 151.2030.
“Extensions will be for no longer than the minimum time needed, as determined by the Coast Guard, for the vessel to comply with the requirements of § 151.2030.”
The text of 33 CFR 151.2036
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Extension of compliance date
The Coast Guard may grant an extension to the implementation schedule listed in § 151.2035(b) of this subpart only in those cases where the master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel subject to this subpart can document that, despite all efforts, compliance with the requirement under § 151.2025 is not possible. Any extension request must be made no later than 12 months before the scheduled implementation date listed in § 151.2035(b) of this subpart and submitted in writing by email to environmental_standards@uscg.mil, or to the Commandant (CG-OES), Attn: Office of Operating and Environmental Standards, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509. Summary information concerning all extension decisions, including the name of the vessel and vessel owner, the term of the extension, and the basis for the extension will be promptly posted on the Internet. Extensions will be for no longer than the minimum time needed, as determined by the Coast Guard, for the vessel to comply with the requirements of § 151.2030.
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