b'COAST GUARD REPORT:COAST GUARDCoast Guard Extends SMS ANPRM Comments to June 1T he U.S. Coast Guard is extending the comment period for theAs reported in the March FOGHORN, the U.S. Coast Guard issued Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published JanuarytheANPRMonSMSforthedomesticpassengervesselindustry. 15, 2021, that seeks comments on the potential use of SafetyThe Safety Management Systems for Domestic Passenger Vessels Management Systems(SMS) to improve safety and reduce marineANPRMhasthepotentialtodirectlyimpacttheoperationsof casualtiesonboardU.S.-fl aggedpassengervessels.Thecommentevery PVA Vessel member.The ANPRM requests comments on a period is being extended an additional 45 days, to June 1. The deadline22-question survey of varying complexity to gather information for the was announced in the April 1 Federal Register.Coast Guard to promulgate any further rulemaking. Coast Guard Updates Mask GuidanceT he Coast Guard has publishedChange 1 to Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB)02-21 toprovideupdated guidance on the requirement for wearing masks on commercial vessels as per Executive Order (13998)issuedbythePresidentonJanuary 21, 2021.Change-1 to the MSIB refl ects the inclusionofseaports,providesadditional informationonapplicabilityformaskwear on vessels and in facilities, and includes links toCoast GuardandCDC Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) pages.PVA members should fi theCoastGuardFAQpagehelpfulinnd answering questions regarding mask wear for crewmembersonwatchandcurrentsocial distancing requirements. The full MSIB can befoundhereMSIB-02-21-CH1.pdf(uscg.mil) and on the PVA website. COAST GUARD REPORT 44 FOGHORN'