[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: 46CFR8.535]

[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. 8.535  Training and operational evaluation.

    When the CAP and VAP(s) have been approved by the cognizant OCMI, 
the company may begin training and operating under the plans. This 
evaluation phase includes the following:
    (a) The company shall provide the designated SIP support personnel 
with training as required by the CAP.
    (b) The vessel must operate and be examined under the VAP for a 
period of at least 3 months.
    (c) During the operational periods, the Coast Guard SIP Advisor will 
conduct an ongoing evaluation of the vessel's operation, the training 
records, and the ability of all designated persons to perform their 
assigned functions under the VAP. The Coast Guard SIP Advisor will 
report periodically to the cognizant OCMI and the Company SIP Agent on 
the vessel's performance, and make recommendations, if needed.
    (d) Revisions recommended under paragraph (c) of this section, or 
any additional operational periods under a revised CAP or VAP as may be 
required by the cognizant OCMI must be completed prior to enrollment.