COMDTINST 16450.32A
operations, the geographic specific appendices in a vessel's response plan are not as
detailed as is the geographic information section within a facility plan. For these reasons,
more reliance will be placed on the Area Contingency Plan (ACP) for guidance on
resources at risk and other response considerations in the event of an oil spill involving a
vessel.
c.
VRPs undergo a review process that is similar to that applied to facilities. The plans are
given a preliminary review upon receipt, and upon passing this review are given a
comprehensive review for approval. All plans are logged into a VRP database that tracks
the plan throughout the review and approval process.
d.
After a response plan is accepted for review and approval, Commandant (G-MEP-6) enters
information on the plan into MSIS. This information is contained in the Vessel File List
of Documents (VFLD). An indication of "In Process" in the status block means the vessel
has been granted continued operating authorization until the indicated expiration date. An
indication of "Valid" means the vessel's plan has been approved for the period indicated.
If a vessel has no entry in this field, units should contact G-MEP-1 for the most current
status.
7.