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Non Tank Vessel Response Plans. History. Maritime Transportation Act 0f 2004 33 CFR 155, Subpart J. Final Rule Applicability. U.S. and foreign vessels that: Are self-propelled. 400 gross tons (ITC) or greater. Use oil as fuel for main propulsion.
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History • Maritime Transportation Act 0f 2004 • 33 CFR 155, Subpart J
Final Rule Applicability • U.S. and foreign vessels that: • Are self-propelled. • 400 gross tons (ITC) or greater. • Use oil as fuel for main propulsion. • Operating on the navigable waters of the U.S. (12NM). • Not applicable to Innocent Passage through US Navigable Waters
Final Rule Rollout • August, 2008 – Statutory Requirement • (>1600 Gross Tons) • Interim Operating Authorization (IOP) Plans • October 30, 2013 - Effective Date (eNOA) • (>1600 Gross Tons) • January 30, 2014 – Implementation Date • (400 to 1600 Gross Tons) • 33 CFR 155 compliant plan required
Non Tank vs Tank VRPSimiliarities • Notification Procedures • Training & Exercises • Qualified Individual • Identified OSRO for Worst Case Discharge • Salvage and Marine Firefighting
Non Tank vs Tank VRP Worst Case Discharge Non Tank Vessel Tank Vessel Total amount in Bbls for Cargo • Total amount in Bbls for Fuel Oil or Cargo Oil, which ever is greater
eNOA Changes • VRP Control number on eNOA • Non-Tank Vessel – Data Field • Tank Vessel – Comments Field
Questions? • MSIB 38-13 • Email Program administrator at: • vrp@uscg.mil • Visit Homeport at https://homeport.uscg.mil. Missions > Environmental > Vessel Response Plan Program