This report to Congress submitted by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, prepared by the Coast Guard, as required by Title II of the Port and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 covers the Activities of the Secretary for the calender year 1976.

Partial Contents: A description of the rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary; The progress made with respect to adoption of international standards for the design, construction, alteration, and repair of vessels to which this title applies for protection of the marine environment; and Other Coast Guard activities related to the Act.

Describes reports required of executive branch agencies by the Congress on a recurring basis.