Under the direction and supervision of the Chief, Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES), the Chief, Vessel and Facility Operating Standards Division (CG-OES-2) shall:
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Develop and maintain standards and regulations for inspected and uninspected vessels, facilities, and offshore platforms.
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Develop and maintain standards, regulations, and industry guidance for vessel, facility, and platform operations.
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Develop and maintain regulations and guidance concerning operational pollution prevention, response, and removal.
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Prepare national positions and participate as a United States representative to national and international fora, including the International Maritime Organization, to integrate U.S. and international standards with respect to vessel, facility, and platform operations.
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Support and coordinate with classification societies, national professional and industry organizations to foster sound industry standards.
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Recommend, guide, and conduct research and development as a basis for regulations, policy, and guidance toward safe and environmentally sound operating practices by maritime industry.
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Administer the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) and a container certification program involving designation of approval authorities.
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Serve as the Designated Federal Officer for the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (NOSAC) and the National Towing Safety Advisory Committee (NTSAC).
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Process all new deepwater port license applications.
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Coordinate and implement all deepwater port post-licensing activities.