COMDTINST 16710.2A
18 NOV 1988
7.
c.
Significant discrepancies in ABS application of Coast Guard regulations or standards shall
be reported to Commandant (G-MVI) via the District Commander (m). Commandant (G-
MVI) will advise ABS Headquarters as appropriate.
8.
APPEALS.
a.
Plan Review.
(1) When a submitter feels aggrieved by a Level I plan review decision made by ABS on
behalf of the Coast Guard, the first recourse is to contact ABS in an attempt to resolve
the differences. ABS should contact the MSC in these instances to discuss the
requirements and any applicable interpretation. The results of the consultation
between ABS, the MSC, and the submitter should be treated as though the decision
were made by the MSC.
(2) If still aggrieved, a submitter may appeal formally to Commandant (G-MTH) via
ABS, who will supply pertinent information, as necessary, on the decision being
appealed. ABS should send a copy of the appeal to the MSC and the cognizant OCMI
for information.
(3) Appeals of plan review decisions other than Level I should be made to Commandant
(G-MTH) via the MSC, with a copy to the cognizant OCMI.
b.
Inspection. If a builder or owner's representative objects to an action or decision of ABS
made on behalf of the Coast Guard under the provisions of reference (a), the matter should
be discussed between the local ABS representative and the OCMI. At this point, the action
or decision becomes that of the OCMI. If the matter is satisfactorily resolved, no further
action is required. If the matter cannot be satisfactorily resolved by the OCMI, the
affected representative shall be advised that the decision may be appealed via usual Coast
Guard procedures (46 CFR 2.01-70 and NVIC 16-82).
9.
ACTION.
a.
District Commanders, Unit Commanding Officers, and the Commanding Officer of the
Marine Safety Center shall become familiar with the contents of this instruction.
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