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The deadline for Nontank Vessel Response Plan (NTVRP) submission was 30 January 2014, and most NTVRPs were submitted to the VRP Program at that time.

The UK P&I Club has issued circular to advise that non- tank vessel owners are required to submit Vessel Response Plans to USCG by 30 January, 2014.

The UK P&I Club has issued circular to provide updated information regarding the US Vessel Response Plans - Non-tank Final Rule (US NTVRP) which will come into force on Janaury 30, 2014.

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has published a Final Rule which took effect on 30 October, 2013, requiring owners or operators of non-tank vessels to submit oil spill response plans (known as Non-Tank Vessel Response Plans (NTVRPs)) by 30 January, 2014.

The Alternative Planning Criteria (APC) for non-tank vessels visiting Western Alaska are now published at www.ak-mpn.org

The USCG has issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin to remind operators about the NTVRP Implementation date.

The Standard P&I Club has issued Safety Bulletin regarding Safe bunkering practices

The US Coast Guard have now published their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the non-tank final rule.

USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin re NTVRPs The USCG has issuedMarine Safety Information Bulletin regarding clarification of implementation date and notice of arrival requirements for Nontank Vessel Response Plan Final Rule.The "Nontank Vessel Response Plans and Other Response Plan Requirements" (NTVRP) final rule, requires vessel owners or operators of nontank vessels 400 gross tons andabove to prepare and submit oil spill response plans for vessels operating on the navigable waters of the United States.Additionally, the final rule requires the submission of a Vessel Response Plan (VRP) Control Number with the vessel'sadvance notice of arrival.Since August 2008, the Coast Guard has been enforcing the statutory requirement to prepare and submit oil spill responseplans for nontank vessels 1,600 gross tons or greater and has been issuing 2-year Interim Operating Authorization (IOA)letters to demonstrate complianceEffective Date vs. Implementation DateThe NTVRP final rule has both an effective date and implementation (compliance) date. The effective date of October 30,2013 is when the final rule enters into force. The final rule also establishes January 30, 2014 as the date of compliance bywhich a vessel owner or operator is required to submit and operate under a vessel response plan that meets the newregulatory requirements of Title 33, ...

USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin re NTVRPs