COMDTINST 16722.4
JUNE 28,1995
6.
PROCEDURES.
a.
Inspections. Chemical Testing-specific inspections of applicable vessels and marine
employers are to be conducted using checklists of applicable regulations provided by G-
MMI. Inspections should be prioritized to the maximum extent possible throughout the
District in the following descending order of priority: inspected vessels, uninspected
vessels indicating total lack of compliance (i.e., not listed as a C/TPA's client on the latest
MIS report), and uninspected vessels indicating compliance through a C/TPA.
The Coast Guard has no direct authority to inspect C/TPAs. However, reviews of C/TPA
programs are encouraged in order to facilitate compliance by marine employers.
b.
Inspected Vessel Deficiencies. The Coast Guard does not yet have civil penalty authority
for noncompliance with the Chemical Testing regulations. Chemical Testing- related
deficiencies should be documented and corrected by using Coast Guard Form CG-835 in
accordance with established directives. Only in extreme cases (i.e., conscious refusal of a
marine employer to comply after issuance of a CG-835) should a vassel's Certificate of
Inspection be removed. It is not necessary that the DAPI perform the follow-up inspection
to clear the deficiency. Any qualified marine inspector may clear the deficiency.
c.
Uninspected Vessel Deficiencies. The Coast Guard does not yet have civil penalty
authority for noncompliance with the Chemical Testing regulations. Chemical Testing-
related deficiencies should be brought to the attention of the licensed operator of the
vessel, and that individual should be notified that action could be taken against his/her
license for operating a vessel that is not in compliance with the regulations. Only in
extreme cases (i.e., conscious refusal of a vessel operator to comply after initial
notification of noncompliance) should suspension and revocation proceedings be initiated.
/s/ G. N. NACCARA
CAPTAIN, U.S. COAST GUARD
ACTING CHIEF, OFFICE OF MARINE
SAFETY, SECURITY & ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
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