# 33 CFR § 138.90: Renewing COFRs

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.90

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 138.90
- **Heading:** Renewing COFRs
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER M—MARINE POLLUTION FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND COMPENSATION > PART 138—EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR WATER POLLUTION (VESSELS) AND OPA 90 LIMITS OF LIABILITY (VESSELS, DEEPWATER PORTS AND ONSHORE FACILITIES) > Subpart A—Evidence of Financial Responsibility for Water Pollution (Vessels)

## Text

(a) The COFR Operator must submit a request for COFR renewal to the NPFC at least 21 days, but no earlier than 90 days, before the expiration date of the current COFR.
(b) The COFR Operator may seek an exception to the 21-day request for COFR renewal submission deadline in paragraph (a) of this section only as provided in § 138.60(e)(3).
(c) The COFR Operator must identify in the request for COFR renewal all changes to the information contained in the initial Application, including the gross ton measurement system(s) used (if not previously provided), the evidence of financial responsibility, and all other supporting documentation previously submitted to the Director, as provided in § 138.150.

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 138.10 § 138.10 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.10.md)
- [33 CFR § 138.20 § 138.20 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.20.md)
- [33 CFR § 138.30 § 138.30 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.30.md)
- [33 CFR § 138.40 § 138.40 General requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.40.md)
- [33 CFR § 138.50 § 138.50 How to apply vessel gross tonnages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.50.md)
- [33 CFR § 138.60 § 138.60 Forms and submissions; ensuring submission timeliness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.60.md)
- [33 CFR § 138.70 § 138.70 Issuance and renewal of COFRs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.70.md)
- [33 CFR § 138.80 § 138.80 Applying for COFRs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.80.md)
- [33 CFR § 138.90 § 138.90 Renewing COFRs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.90.md)
- [33 CFR § 138.100 § 138.100 How to calculate a total applicable amount.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.100.md)
- [33 CFR § 138.110 § 138.110 How to establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.110.md)
- [33 CFR § 138.120 § 138.120 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.120.md)
- [33 CFR § 138.130 § 138.130 Agents for Service of process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.130.md)
- [33 CFR § 138.140 § 138.140 Application withdrawals, COFR denials and revocations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-138.140.md)

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