COMDTINST 16722.4
JUNE 28,1995
d.
Commanding Officers of marine safety offices with a DAPI billet shall:
(1)
Upon successful completion of training provided by G-MMI, designate the DAPI as
a marine inspector (limited to Chemical Testing regulations) and investigation
officer.
(2)
Ensure the DAPI is not burdened with excessive collateral duties that impinge upon
his/her primary duty, which includes Chemical Testing Program responsibilities to
other Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection in the District.
(3)
Foster and coordinate DAPI inspection visits to other District marine inspection
zones.
(4)
Provide administrative, budgetary (as provided by G-MMI), and technical support to
the DAPI.
(5)
Ensure that all inspections for Chemical Testing Compliance are entered into the
marine inspection activity report (MIAR) product set in the marine safety
information system (MSIS) as per current Commandant policy within 5 working
days after the exam takes place. The inspections should be entered as an "admin"
case.
(6)
Continue to include a cursory check of Chemical Testing compliance during
applicable vessel inspections for certification and reinspections, even if the DAPI is
not present for the inspection.
(7)
As resources and operations permit, check uninspected vessels within their area of
responsibility for evidence of compliance with the Chemical Testing regulations.
e.
Commanding Officers of marine safety/inspection offices without a DAPI billet shall:
(1)
Designate a unit contact point to act as liaison with the DAPI in the same District.
(2)
Provide input to the corresponding DAPI regarding known information on Chemical
Testing compliance and noncompliance in his/her inspection zone to allow the DAPI
to prioritize inspection visits.
(3)
Coordinate inspection visits from the DAPI.
(4)
Provide the DAPI local jurisdictional authority by designating him/her as a marine
inspector (limited to Chemical Testing regulations) and investigating officer.
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