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Coast Guard’s Significant Guidance Documents

The following documents have been identified as significant guidance documents or economically significant guidance documents. You may find further information about significant guidance documents by clicking on the What is Significant Guidance? link the top of the page.

Release Date Month/Year	Document Number	Document Name
07/2007	NVIC 03-07	Guidance for the Implementation of the TWIC Program in the Maritime Sector
03/2004	CIM 16590.5C	The Bridge Administration Manual
04/2001		Guidelines for the US Coast Guard Oil Spill Removal Organization Classification Program
07/2000	NVIC 05-00	Guidance on Performance Measures Used to Assess Seafarers’ Proficiency in Programs in Basic Safety Training Meeting the STCW, 1978, as amended
06/1999	COMDTPUB 16591.3B	Bridge Permit Application Guide
02/1998	NVIC 02-98	"Medical NVIC" – Physical Evaluation Guidelines for Merchant Mariner’s Documents and Licenses
04/1997	NVIC 04-97	Guidance on Company Roles and Responsibilities Under the 1995 Amendments to the STCW

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