FMC seeks comments on container import and export data collection
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The Federal Maritime Commission is asking for public comments on renewing and revising an existing data collection for container vessel imports and exports. The collection supports federal tracking of containerized freight activity and is being sent to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. Shipping companies, port operators, freight data providers, and other maritime trade stakeholders may want to comment if the reporting burden, data quality, or collection method affects their operations. Comments are due by June 26, 2026, through Reginfo.gov and Regulations.gov under docket FMC-2026-0067.
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Key Changes
- Seeks OMB approval to extend and revise the container vessel imports and exports information collection
- Opens a public comment period on the need, usefulness, burden, and quality of the data collection
- Sets a June 26, 2026 deadline for comments through Reginfo.gov and Regulations.gov
Obligations
What this law requires
Any party submitting written comments on the FMC information collection renewal must submit them on or before June 26, 2026.
Commenters should submit comments both to OMB's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs through Reginfo.gov and to the Federal Maritime Commission through Regulations.gov under docket FMC-2026-0067.