COMDTINST 16471.3
(4)
Electronic Versions: As plans are converted to an electronic format, they
should be uploaded on Coast Guard approved server space. Posted
electronic versions will be available to the public and vessel and facility
response plan holders for electronic downloading and viewing through
standard computer software programs. Any Coast Guard initiated ACP web
page postings on the World Wide Web (WWW) shall be undertaken in
conformance with Commandant (G-SIA) directives (Information and
Technology Directorate, Office of Architecture and Planning). Commandant
(G-MOR) will maintain the Vessel Response Plan - ACP Contact webpage
with hyper-links to electronically posted ACPs. Commandant (G-MOR)
shall be notified of any plan changes so the ACP Contact webpage may be
updated with the latest revision date.
(5)
Hazardous Substance Planning: Federal statutes mandate contingency
planning for the removal of discharges for both oil and hazardous substances
(FWPCA Section 311(j) and CERCLA Section 105). Relevant hazardous
substance response information shall be appropriately integrated throughout
the ACP.
(6)
Marine Fire Fighting Contingency Planning: Reference (b) directed the
revision of marine fire fighting contingency plans (MFFCP) and allowed
integration of those plans within ACPs. District commanders must
determine whether specific Areas within their jurisdiction may retain stand
alone MFFCPs, or fully integrate marine fire response information into the
ACP. If the stand-alone MFFCP option is exercised, the ACP must clearly
refer users to the MFFCP where applicable. References to marine fire
fighting response resources shall distinguish between public & private
sources.
(7)
Geographic Response Sub-plans: Some districts/area committees have
determined that organization and presentation of certain area information in
separate, geographically delineated, sub-sections facilitates the response-
oriented utility of the plans. These geographic response sub-plans may
continue to be retained as distinct components within the ACPs, provided
they are listed in section 9700 - List of Response References. It will be
necessary to cross-reference or hyper-link appropriate sections of the ACP to
the relevant location within the geographic response sub-plans.
(8)
Heavy Oil Spill Planning: Reference (d) investigated the cause and effect of
nonfloating oil spills. If a substantial risk of nonfloating oil spills exists
based on volume/frequency and trade patterns experienced in the area
committee's AOR, the ACP should incorporate this information. ACPs in
high-risk areas should include emergency regulatory issues and resources
and information necessary to respond to nonfloating oil spills. For example,
detailed items should include procedures for
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