b'LEGISLATIVEREPORTPrepare to Renew Your Vessel Spill By Ed Welch, PVA Legislative Director Response PlanS everal dozen PVA vessel members are required to have1. is 400 gross tons or more measured under the interna-a Coast Guard-approved Nontank Vessel Responsetional tonnage convention (ITC) measurement system (or Plan (NTVRP) to prevent, minimize, and respond400 gross registered tons under the domestic regulatory to fuel spills. In 2014, every covered vessel operator wastonnage system if the vessel does not have a convention required to submit its NTVRP to the Coast Guard fortonnage measurement); approval. The Coast Guard issued a letter of authorization2. carries oil of any kind as fuel for main propulsion; and for each covered vessel with a satisfactory plan. The approval3. operates on the navigable waters of the United States. was for a period of fi ve years, If you are one of those subject to the Nontank VesselPVA estimates that up to four dozen members must have Response Plan (NTVRP) rule, your renewal due date is likelya NTVRP. to be in the last month or two of this year. You should beginIn 2014, in response to the Coast Guards final rule on preparations to renew your plan. Only a vessel with relative- Nontank Vessel Spill Response Plans, PVA developed and ly larger tonnage is subject to the NTVRP requirement. Thedistributed a template by which its members could prepare rule applies to a passenger-carrying vessel that:their plans for submission to the Coast Guard. The purpose Refit & RepairQuality Commercial Vessels. Built by Burger to Your RequirementsBurger is recognized worldwide for quality custom vessels that provide years of dependable service. Aluminum and Steel FabricationRefit and Repair ServicesPassenger Vessels- Hull Plate Replacement +1 920.686.5117 Water Taxis- Exterior and Interior Coatings sales@burgerboat.comderconstruction nsWind Farm Support Vessels- Engine & Generator Repowersburgerboatcommercial.comTwo 91 Aluminum CatamaraUnCrew Supply Vessels- All Vessel System Repairs Other Vessels to 260 (80m)- Interior Refresh Proudly built in the USAAUGUST 2019FOGHORN 25'