COMDTINST 16450.32A
(G-MEP-6) of their evaluation and recommendation regarding the acceptability of the
proposed alternative planning criteria.
b.
In cases where a facility owner or operator is objecting to a facility's classification as a
"substantial harm" or "significant and substantial harm" facility, the appeal procedures are
set forth in 33 CFR 154.1075.
c.
There have been a number of alternative planning standards for vessels accepted by
Commandant (G-MEP-6). In particular, three alternatives have been granted to a large
number of vessel response plan holders. These alternatives include:
(1) Response time for responding to an average most probable discharge (AMPD) for
vessels engaged in transfer operations more than 12 miles from the shoreline. This
alternative allows for a one hour mobilization time and a five knot transit speed to be
used in computing the time response equipment is required to be on-scene.
(2) Aceptance of an alternative to the conventional method of contracting for AMPD
coverage. This alternative arrangement requires that an AMPD OSRO contracted to
cover transfer operations at locations other than marine transportation related (MTR)
facilities be named in the response plan. The plan may further state that the identified
OSRO can be replaced by an OSRO classified by the Coast Guard under the guidance
contained in reference (d) for a particular transfer if contracted for prior to the transfer
operation. The owner or operator is required to notify the affected COTP of this
change; however, the COTP will only acknowledge the notification and not evaluate
the selected OSRO or approve the change.
(3) Waiving of the requirement to have response resources contracted for response in the
offshore environment, for vessels carrying non-persistent petroleum oils. In these
cases, there are generally operational restrictions imposed which require the vessel to
minimize its time within the offshore response zone (12-50 miles). This alternative
has only been granted to vessels while they are only carrying Group I oils as cargo.
d.
Where an alternative planning standard has been granted to a vessel or facility, this fact
should be clearly identified in the response plan.
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