Tier II – Procedure – Environmental Prevention and Response National Preparedness Plan

Process Framework

See Attachment – Environmental Prevention and Response Program Framework.

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1.0 Purpose

1.1 The purpose of the National Preparedness Plan ( NPP ) is to establish the national preparedness capacity of the marine spill response regime under Transport Canada's ( TC ) regulatory role.

Tier I – Policy – Acceptance of an Alternative Regulatory Regime for Inspection, Construction and Safety Equipment

Number: TP 13585 E
Details: Marine Safety Management System (Online Manual) - Policy

1 Policy objective

1.1 This policy addresses the need to clarify and simplify the process of importing or building new vessels under the Canadian flag.

1.2 This policy provides guidance on an alternate Regulatory regime that is accepted as providing a level of safety at least equivalent to the existing regulatory requirements.

Tier I – Policy – Review of Detention Orders by the Marine Technical Review Board

1. Policy objective

1.1 This policy provides clarification on the process of detention order review by the Marine Technical Review Board (MTRB) as set out in the Vessel Detention Orders Review Regulations.

2. Policy statement

2.1 Applications for a review of a detention order submitted to the National Vice-Chair will be assigned to the Regional Vice-Chair for the region in which the application originated.

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