Due to high interest on the draft Vessel General Permit (VGP) and Small Vessel General Permit (sVGP) programs, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has scheduled two question and answer webinars. These sessions will allow those stakeholders who could not attend one of EPA’s public meetings to give oral public comments. The purpose of these sessions will be to answer questions from the public and to take public comment. Please note that EPA may impose limits on the time allowed for oral statements. EPA is hosting webinars at different times to accommodate stakeholders in different time zones.
The first webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, January 31 from 10 am – 12 pm (EST). To register for the January 31 webinar, please visit
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/372154234.
The second webinar is scheduled for Tuesday February 7 from 3 pm – 5 pm (EST). To register for the February 7 webinar, please visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/278817074. (1/25/12).

January 20, 2012
USCG – revision to chemical testing regulations
Posted by Erin under Comment Periods, Federal Regulations, United States Coast GuardLeave a Comment
The US Coast Guard issued a notice stating that it is considering revising the regulations governing chemical (drug and alcohol) testing of mariners. In support of that effort, the agency would like input from stakeholders on issues related to the administration of chemical testing programs for mariners by mariner employers. In particular, the Coast Guard is interested in information regarding casualty data related to drug and alcohol use; recurrent training of supervisors; and immediate reporting for testing, among other issues. Comments should be submitted by March 20. 77 Fed. Reg. 2935 (January 20, 2012).
Federal Register Vol. 77, No. 13 PDF
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