COMDTINST 5420.32A — Standards Development Program (sdp) For Marine Safety, Security, And Environmental Stewardship Programs

COMDTINST 5420.32A governs Coast Guard participation in standards development activities supporting regulatory and guidance documents.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 5420.32A
  • Title: STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SDP) FOR MARINE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS
  • Date: 9/22/2022
  • Proponent: CG-5P

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The publication establishes the Coast Guard Standards Development Program framework, including training, public information, standards libraries, and incorporation by reference. It commits the Commandant (CG-5P) to developing and using national and international standards for Prevention Program objectives and a competitive U.S. maritime industry.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, chief of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained.

Topics covered

  • Standards development activities
  • Coast Guard Standards Development Program
  • National and international standards
  • Incorporation by reference
  • Voluntary consensus standards
  • Standards library
  • Standards Executive

Questions and answers

What does COMDTINST 5420.32A require Coast Guard units to do?

All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, chief of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained. (paragraph 2)

What standards does the Coast Guard commit to developing and using?

The Commandant (CG-5P) commits to developing and using national and international standards to implement the provisions of Reference (a), meet Prevention Program objectives, and promote a U.S. maritime industry that is competitive in the global marketplace.

What is incorporation by reference?

Incorporation by reference is the practice of giving legal effect to materials that are already published elsewhere, such as voluntary industry standards, by referencing them in regulations.

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