33 CFR 151.2065: Alternative reporting methods approval
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section lets the Chief, Environmental Standards Division (CG-OES-3) approve alternative methods of reporting for vessels required to report under § 151.2060(b)(3) of this subpart. The alternative must be at least as effective as the methods required by § 151.2060, and compliance with § 151.2060 must be economically or physically impractical. The Chief will approve or disapprove a request within 30 days of receipt.
Applies toVessels required to report under § 151.2060(b)(3) of this subpart.
What it says
The Chief, Environmental Standards Division (CG-OES-3), acting for the Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P), may consider and approve alternative methods of reporting, but only upon receipt of a written request.
“may, upon receipt of a written request, consider and approve alternative methods of reporting if—”
An alternative method may be approved only if it is at least as effective as the methods required by § 151.2060 of this subpart.
33 CFR 151.2065(a)“Such methods are at least as effective as those required by § 151.2060 of this subpart; and”
An alternative method may be approved only if compliance with § 151.2060 of this subpart is economically or physically impractical.
33 CFR 151.2065(b)“Compliance with § 151.2060 of this subpart is economically or physically impractical.”
The Chief, Environmental Standards Division (CG-OES-3), will approve or disapprove a request submitted under this section within 30 days of receipt of the request.
33 CFR 151.2065(b)“will approve or disapprove a request submitted in accordance with this section within 30 days of receipt of the request.”
Common questions
How do I get approval for an alternative reporting method under 33 CFR 151.2065?
The vessel must be required to report under § 151.2060(b)(3) of this subpart, and a written request must be submitted. The Chief, Environmental Standards Division (CG-OES-3), may then consider and approve alternative methods of reporting.
“may, upon receipt of a written request, consider and approve alternative methods of reporting if—”
What conditions must be met for an alternative reporting method to be approved?
The method must be at least as effective as those required by § 151.2060 of this subpart. Compliance with § 151.2060 must also be economically or physically impractical.
“Such methods are at least as effective as those required by § 151.2060 of this subpart; and”
How long does it take to get a decision on an alternative reporting request?
The Chief, Environmental Standards Division (CG-OES-3), will approve or disapprove the request within 30 days of receipt.
“will approve or disapprove a request submitted in accordance with this section within 30 days of receipt of the request.”
The text of 33 CFR 151.2065
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Equivalent reporting methods for vessels other than those entering the Great Lakes or Hudson River after operating outside the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone or Canadian equivalent
For vessels required to report under § 151.2060(b)(3) of this subpart, the Chief, Environmental Standards Division (CG-OES-3), acting for the Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P), may, upon receipt of a written request, consider and approve alternative methods of reporting if—
(a) Such methods are at least as effective as those required by § 151.2060 of this subpart; and
(b) Compliance with § 151.2060 of this subpart is economically or physically impractical. The Chief, Environmental Standards Division (CG-OES-3), will approve or disapprove a request submitted in accordance with this section within 30 days of receipt of the request.
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