COMDTINST M5760.16 — U.s. Coast Guard Guidelines For Using Third-party Organizations To Ensure Regulatory Compliance, Comdtinst M5760.16

COMDTINST M5760.16 governs guidelines for creating programs that leverage third-party organizations for Coast Guard regulatory compliance.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST M5760.16
  • Title: U.S. COAST GUARD GUIDELINES FOR USING THIRD-PARTY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, COMDTINST M5760.16
  • Date: 7/7/2017
  • Proponent: CG-REG

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It covers decisions about establishing third-party programs, program implementation, TPO deliverables, participant agreements, and program kick-off. It establishes a standardized process for developing and maintaining these programs and sets operational requirements for USCG personnel.

Applies to: Commandant (CG-5P) Directors and Office Chiefs, Commanding Officer Marine Safety Center, Commanding Officer National Maritime Center, and Director, National Vessel Documentation Center should implement the guidelines in this Manual.

Topics covered

  • Third-party program creation
  • Regulatory compliance activities
  • TPO deliverables
  • Participant agreements
  • Program implementation
  • Program kick-off
  • Suspending or terminating agreements

Questions and answers

Who should implement the guidelines in COMDTINST M5760.16?

Commandant (CG-5P) Directors and Office Chiefs, Commanding Officer Marine Safety Center, Commanding Officer National Maritime Center, and Director, National Vessel Documentation Center should implement the guidelines in this Manual. (paragraph 2)

How must future actions under COMDTINST M5760.16 be evaluated environmentally?

All future specific actions resulting from the general policies in this Manual must be individually evaluated for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), DHS and Coast Guard NEPA policy, and compliance with all other environmental mandates. (paragraph 5)

Is COMDTINST M5760.16 distributed on paper?

No paper distribution will be made of this Manual. (paragraph 6)

What should happen before a third-party program is kicked off?

The sponsor should confirm that all the program elements are in place prior to program kick-off because this event signifies the end of the implementation project and the beginning of program maintenance phase. (paragraph 7)

What does a participant agreement establish for a third-party program?

In any case, the participant agreement is crucial to establishing roles, responsibilities, and authority. (paragraph 2)

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