The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that in accordance with the statutory provisions enacted by the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960, the Coast Guard is proposing new base pilotage rates for the 2022 shipping season.
Federal Register Notice: Great Lakes Pilotage Rates-2021 Annual Review and Revisions to Methodology
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register the establishment of new base pilotage rates for the 2021 shipping season. This final rule will adjust the pilotage rates to account for changes in district operating expenses, an increase in the number of pilots, and anticipated inflation.
10/19/2016: Proposed rulemaking – Great Lakes pilotage rates
The Coast Guard proposes new base pilotage rates and surcharges using the methodology instituted in 2016. The changes would take effect 30 days after publication of a final rule. Rates for pilotage services on the Great Lakes were last revised in March 2016 and, by law, must be reviewed annually.
2/26/2015: Great Lakes pilotage rates – 2015 Annual review and adjustment
The Coast Guard adjusted rates for pilotage services on the Great Lakes.
12/1/2014: Extension of comment period for 2015 Great Lakes pilotage rates – Annual review and adjustment
The Coast Guard is extending the comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking entitled “Great Lakes Pilotage Rates—2015 Annual Review and Adjustment.”