Guidelines for Implementation and Enforcement of Vessel Response Plans, Facility Response Plans

Ref:

(a)

33 CFR Part 155

(b)

33 CFR Part 154

(c)

33 CFR Part 151

(d)

NVIC 12-92, Guidelines for the Classification and

Inspection of Oil Spill Removal Organizations (OSROs)

PURPOSE. This instruction provides guidance on the implementation and enforcement of the

vessel and facility response plan requirements contained in references (a) and (b), and the

Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) requirements contained in reference (c) in a

manner that is consistent with the intent of the regulations and with the risks identified by

Captains of the Ports (COTP) to their area of responsibility (AOR). This instruction is further

intended to aid Coast Guard COTPs in their review and approval of facility response plans.

ACTION. Area and district commanders, and commanding officers of headquarters units shall

ensure compliance with the provision of this instruction.

DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. COMDTINST 16450.32 dated 15 January 1993 is cancelled.

This instruction will be incorporated into a future change to the Marine Safety Manual (MSM).