30 days prior
Submit application to DEC Financial Responsibility (FR) for vessel FR coverage at least 30 days prior to operation in Alaska. https://dec.alaska.gov/spar/ppr/contingency-plans/financial-responsibility/apply-for-fr/
The following information must be submitted to DEC as an amendment package at least five working days before the vessel enters Alaska state waters. Application package must identify specific checklist items. 18 AAC 75.415(c).
1.
A cover letter signed by an authorized person that includes information in 1a-1f.
1a.
Vessel name and IMO or Official Number. 18 AAC 75.408(a)(1)(C) and 18 AAC 75.448(a)
1b.
Plan holder name and Plan number. 18 AAC 75.408(a)(1) and 18 AAC 75.448(d)(1)
1c.
Dates spot charter amendment is in effect (e.g., March 15, 2023 - March 31, 2023). 18 AAC 75.448(d)(2)
1d.
Type and volume of all cargo (include petroleum and non-petroleum cargo). 18 AAC 75.448(a)
1e.
Written assurance that all vessel specific items in Plan Holder’s Prevention Plan have been addressed. 18 AAC 75.450
1f.
The terminal location(s) the vessel will load/unload cargo in Alaska. 18 AAC 75.451(a), (b)(3), and (b)(5) ☐ N/A (if loading/unloading occurs out of Alaska state waters)
2.
Amendment Application [18 AAC 75.408(a)(1)] Under Facility Type, select Tank Vessel or Tank Barge and select Spot Charter Vessel. The applicant is the Person with Operational Control. 18 AAC 75.400(a)(2)
3.
Vetting Questionnaire (OCIMF or equivalent). 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(D)
4.
Primary Response Action Contractor (PRAC) coverage confirmation for spot charter vessel for the time period requested and cargo amount. 18 AAC 75.451(i)
5.
Specific oil transfer procedures for the terminal and the vessel. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(5) ☐ N/A (if transfer occurs out of Alaska state waters)
6.
Vessel routing information into and out of Alaska state waters. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(A)
7.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all cargo transported. 18 AAC 75.408(a)(3) and 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)
8.
Drawings that identify 8a-8l (typically found in General Arrangement and Capacity Plans).
8a.
Cargo. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(B)
8b.
Bunker and ballast tanks. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(B)
8c.
All tank capacities. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(B)
8d.
Cargo piping. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(B)
8e.
Ballast piping. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(B)
8f.
Winches. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(B)
8g.
Emergency towing equipment (typically found in Emergency Towing Arrangement Plan). 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(B)
8h.
Power plants. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(B)
8i.
Manifold pipe size (may be a separate document or combined with other vessel diagrams). 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(B)
8j.
Containment structures and equipment. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(B)
8k.
Spill response equipment location. 18 AAC 75.449(a)(9)(A)
8l.
Fire suppression equipment, main power shutoff switches, and other relevant fire control (typically found in the Fire Control and Safety Plan). 18 AAC 75.449(a)(9)(C)
9.
A description of the methods for containing a discharge from fuel oil tank vent overflow and fill pipes. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(B)
10.
A description of the methods for retention and disposal of oily waste and bilge slops. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(C)
11.
List of discharges greater than 55 gallons that have occurred in Alaska state waters. Provide the information required by 18 AAC 75.450(b)(2) ☐ N/A (if there are none)
12.
Person on board who is designated as an oil spill prevention and response officer and is responsible for training and drilling the crew on state and federal oil pollution prevention and response requirements. 18 AAC 75.027(b)
13.
If the master is not fluent in English, a person fluent in English and in the master's language must be immediately available to the bridge of any laden tank vessel when underway in state waters. 18 AAC 75.027(c)
Additional information (not all inclusive) that may be required based on plan holder ODPCP commitments:
A1.
Marine salvage and FF contractor coverage confirmation. 18 AAC 75.449(a)(6)(D)
A2.
Training records for crew (before vessel enters Alaska state waters). 18 AAC 75.451(j)
A3.
Tank Vessel owner/operator QI information. 18 AAC 75.449(a)(2)(A)
A4.
Stowage Plan. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(3)(B) and (D)
A5.
Ship to Ship Transfer Plan. 18 AAC 75.451(b)(5)
A6.
List of Oil Spill Response Equipment. 18 AAC 75.451(g)(1)
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