Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 3218 DECEMBER 2016 • FOGHORN EASY MANEUVERABILITY Give your passengers a smooth ride with reliable John Deere PowerTech™ propulsion and generator drive engines. With high torque and low-rated rpm, they deliver excellent vessel control and quiet operation. For easy navigation on the water — Nothing Runs Like A Deere™. JohnDeere.com/marine 60 to 559 kW (80 to 750 hp) LEGISLATIVEREPORT of oil or fuel. The ATEP is included in the template for the PVA NTVRP (see sections 6 and 7) The vessel owner or operator has discretion in determining the best manner by which training is to be delivered. As stated in the Code of Federal Regulations, “Training may be delivered via a number of different means; including classroom sessions, group discussions, video tapes, self study workbooks, resident training courses, on-the-job training, or other means as deemed appropriate to ensure proper instruction.” The owner or operator may determine that equiv- alent work experience fulfills specific training requirements. Thus, there is no need for any indi- vidual to obtain the required training by means of a course offered by a school or training institution, although it is certainly permissible to take advantage of this option. It is important that training be provided prior to the individual being assigned operational duties. PVA’s ATEP (found in section 6 of the PVA NTVRP) lists the elements of training for three types of vessel workers: all vessel crew members; the vessel master; and the Qualified Individual (QI) and Alternate Qualified Individual (AQI). As you might expect, each category of employee has differing training elements. The QI and AQI must fully understand all parts of the Vessel Response Plan, must know how to notify the Oil Spill Removal Organization, the salvage provider, and the marine firefighting company, and Coast Guard officials and other governmental officials in the event of an oil spill (or a threat of one), and be knowledgeable with the Area Contingency Plan. Also, the vessel owner or operator should ensure that a log or record is kept showing when training was provided, to whom it was provided, the means by which it was provided, and what subject matters were covered. Records documenting training shall be maintained for three