Plan Requirements

• Does every vessel have to have a plan?
• Do I need a geographic-specific appendix to pass through a COTP zone?
• Does a VRP have to include State environmental agency contact numbers?
• What is the OPA 90 definition of "oil"?
• What are some of the changes from the VRP NVIC to the interim final rule to the final rule?
• Can the VRP also meet state planning requirements?

Plan Submission and Approval

• How can I submit plan revisions?
• When do I have to resubmit my entire plan?
• When do I have to submit revisions?
• How do I determine the status of my plan revision(s) or submission(s)?
• Where do I send my plan approval?
• How do I add a vessel to my VRP?
• What is the SOPEP resubmission policy?
• What is the VRP resubmission policy?

SMPEPs

• What is the difference between a SMPEP-NLS and a combined SMPEP?
• Which noxious liquid substances are applicable to Regulation 16 of Annex II?
• Within my plan, am I required to list the noxious liquid substances carried onboard my vessel?
• What are the requirements for a provisional approval of a SMPEP-NLS or a combined SMPEP?
• My approved vessel response plan meets SOPEP requirements under 33 CFR 155.1030(j). Can my VRP be amended to meet SMPEP requirements?
• Once approved, how long will my SMPEP remain valid?
• What is the SMPEP approval policy for those vessels with approved SOPEPs?
• Why has the SOPEP regulation (Regulation 26 of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78) been amended?

Where can I find ...

• Phone numbers for Coast Guard Districts and COTPs?
• Area Contingency Plans?
• Contact numbers for state environmental agencies?
• Coastal state contact information to include in a SOPEP?
• Vessel Oil Spill Incident Fax Reporting Form?

What are ...

• One time waivers?
• Response tiers and how do they affect my plan?

Miscellaneous

• Are there any general guidelines on preparing a SOPEP?
• Where can I get information on putting together a salvage plan?
• Where can I get information on the phase out schedule for existing single hull vessels?
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