The following MSIB 42-13 issued by CGHQ can be found at the following link or by opening the attachment:

http://www.uscg.mil/msib/docs/042_13_12-19-2013.pdf
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Marine Safety Information Bulletin
Commandant MSIB Number: 42-13
U.S. Coast Guard Date: December 19, 2013

NTVRP Implementation Date Reminder

The “Nontank Vessel Response Plans and Other Response Plan Requirements” (NTVRP) final rule, which was
published in the Federal Register on September 30, 2013, requires vessel owners or operators of nontank vessels
400 gross tons and above to prepare and submit oil spill response plans for vessels operating on the navigable
waters of the United States by January 30, 2014.
Because many of the requirements in the NTVRP final rule are statutory mandates and regulatory constraints on
our ability to extend the implementation date, the Coast Guard does not intend to extend the implementation date
for the required submission of NTVRPs. We understand that the recent decision by the International Group of
P&I Clubs to remove umbrella agreements as of January 30, 2014 has created challenges for vessel owners or
operators that now have to contract directly with Oil Spill Removal Organizations (OSRO) by the January 30th
implementation date. Further, the Coast Guard understands that the two main national resource providers have
put in place mechanisms to address this direct contracting concern. As outlined below, we are using an Interim
Operating Authorizations (IOA) process, similar to our implementation of the salvage and marine firefighting
requirements, to assist vessels owners and operators to meet the deadline.

Minimum Requirements for IOA Issuance
Recognizing that time may be limited for plan holders and preparers to complete all elements of their NTVRPs
before the January 30th deadline, the Coast Guard will issue 6-month IOA letters, as necessary, pursuant to 33
CFR 155.5023. To meet the requirements of 33 CFR 155.5023(a) and receive an IOA letter, vessels must submit
a plan containing the minimum following information to COMDT (CG-CVC) at the above address:

(1) identification of a qualified individual (QI) and alternate QI,
(2) identification of an OSRO by contract or written consent as appropriate,
(3) identification of a salvage and marine firefighting provider and submission of a salvage contract and
funding agreement or written consent agreement as appropriate, and
(4) signed certification statement as required by 33 CFR 155.5023(b).

Please note, if the plan is not fully compliant with other Subpart J requirements, i.e., pre-fire plan or vessel
specific information is lacking, the certification statement should identify those plan elements that are
incomplete.

Early submission of NTVRPs is highly recommended, even if the certification statement identifies NTVRP
elements that are incomplete, in order to receive an IOA letter.

Additional questions regarding this matter should be forwarded to the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance,
VRP Program by email at vrp@uscg.mil.