[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR8.530]

[Page 86]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 8_VESSEL INSPECTION ALTERNATIVES--Table of Contents
 
                Subpart E_Streamlined Inspection Program
 
Sec. 8.530  Plan development and approval.

    The Company SIP Agent will develop the CAP and VAP with guidance 
from the Coast Guard SIP Advisor for OCMI approval.
    (a) Company Action Plan. The CAP shall include at least the 
following:
    (1) A copy of the OCMI CAP approval letter (once the CAP is 
approved).
    (2) An organization commitment statement.
    (3) A company organization chart that includes the name(s) of the 
designated SIP support personnel who will be responsible for 
implementation and oversight of the approved CAP and VAP(s).
    (4) A statement describing the responsibilities and authorities of 
personnel involved in the examination and maintenance of the vessel(s) 
for the company.
    (5) A description of the method the company will use to integrate 
the applicable subpart regulations into its SIP and the method or system 
used to initiate corrective action.
    (6) A description of the company's safety program.
    (7) A description of the company's environmental protection program.
    (8) A description of the company's training infrastructure, the 
method used to track and record training for individual employees, and 
the training required for the designated SIP support personnel to 
implement the CAP and the VAP.
    (9) A master list of all SIP documents and ICRs that the company 
intends to use in its VAP(s).
    (10) Appendices for each approved VAP.
    (b) Vessel Action Plan. Each VAP shall include at least the 
following:
    (1) A copy of the OCMI VAP approval letter (once the VAP is 
approved).
    (2) A description of the method that will be used to integrate the 
VAP into the vessel's regular operations.
    (3) Vessel-specific ICRs.
    (4) Vessel-specific ISV forms.
    (5) Vessel-specific examination checklists.
    (6) Correction reports.
    (c) Plan Approval. The Company SIP Agent will submit the CAP and 
each VAP to the cognizant OCMI for approval. Once approved, a copy of 
the VAP shall be kept on board the vessel.