1. FACILITY SECURITY PLANS (FSP’s)
MSD STURGEON BAY
MST2 JEROMY COWELL

2. FORMAT & CONTENT Security Administration & Organization
Personnel Training
Drills & Exercises
Records & Documentation
Changes is MARSEC Levels
Interfacing with vessels
Declaration of Security
Communication

3. FORMAT & CONTENT Security systems/equipment Access Control
Restricted Areas
Handling cargo
Delivery of vessel stores & bunkers
Monitoring
Audits & Amendments
Facility Security Assessments
Facility Vulnerability (CG-6025)

4. Submission & Approval
1 copy of the facility FSP must be submitted to the local COTP for review and approval
USCG reviewers can either approve it, return it for revisions, or disapprove it
One FSP may be submitted to cover more than one facility with similarities of design & operations
Once approved, the FSP is valid for 5 years from the date of approval

5. Amendments
Initiated by either the facility or the COTP if deficiencies are found
For amendments initiated by the COTP, facility has at least 60 days to submit proposed amendments
Amendments by the facility must be submitted at least 30 days prior to it taking effect for COTP review
Facility change in ownership requires a amendment(s)

6. Audits Performed Annually Conducted for FSP(s) if:
A change in facility ownership
Facility modifications
Auditors must have knowledge of security techniques & methods

7. USCG Enforcement Actions
CG-835 Facility Inspection Requirements
Letter of Warnings
Notice of Violations
Class I Civil Penalties

8. CG-835 Facility Inspection Requirements
For minor first-time infractions where on-the-spot training can correct the deficiencies
Given a specific date to correct the deficiencies
Issued at the discretion of USCG facility inspectors
Lowest level of enforcement

10. Letter of Warning (LOW)
It’s like a written warning issued by a police officer for a traffic violation with no monetary penalty, but will stay on a facility’s record for 1 year.
Facilities can either “Accept” or “Decline” the warning
Declining a LOW will progress the violation to a Notice of Violation.

12. Notice of Violation (NOV)
It is similar to a traffic citation given by a police officer for a traffic violation resulting in a monetary penalty
For penalties less than $10,000
Can either “Accept” or “Decline” the NOV
Can “Decline” the NOV within 45 days, afterwards it goes to USCG collections department.
“Declining” a NOV will send the violation to a USCG Hearing Officer for a determination
Final assessment may be equal or greater than the proposed penalty

14. QUESTIONS ?