b'Exempt credentialed and non-cre- Change required interval to servicewhich requires that a federal agency dentialed mariners from require- Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus tomust identify at least 10 existing reg-ments to obtain a Transportationonce every two years or more. ulations to be repealed for each new Worker Identification Credentialregulation promulgated.(TWIC).Update electrical regulations andWe will keep you informed as this reg- guidance for lighting fixtures onulatory reform effort progresses. In theExempt from the electronic domestic small passenger vessels tomeantime, please let me know whenev- TWIC reader requirement a reflect current industry standards. er we can be of assistance to you.facility that receives only passenger vessels that are exempt from Click here for PVAs letter to OMB. Sincerely,carrying TWIC readers.The Trump administration has madeAmend the Merchant Marinerit clear that it wants to reduce federalCredential (MMC) regulations toregulation of business. In January, theJohn R. Groundwaterremove the requirement that crew- presidentsignedanexecutiveorderExecutive Directormembers serving aboard domestic passenger vessels in non-safety or security positions hold a TWIC and/or MMC.Relief from burdensome annual reporting requirement under EPAs Vessel General Permit for Incidental Discharges of Wastewater produced in the normal operation of a vessel.Amend the Non-Tank Vesseldecorative | durable | functionalResponse Plan (NTVRP) rule to enable more passenger vessels and small passenger vessels to comply with training and exercise requirements by using an approved Alternative Training and Exercise Program (ATEP).Amend Inland NavigationRule 27 Vessels Not UnderCommand or Restricted in their Ability to Maneuver.Eliminate the requirement that a vessel operating on inland waters must carry flares. USCG-Certied Light-Weight Aluminum Provide more flexibility to extendHoneycomb Panels for Passenger Ferriesfive-year drydock interval regulation. rigidized.com/markets/marine658 Ohio Street | Buffalo, NY 14203 | marine@rigidized.com49 MAY 2025'