An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Skip to main content (Press Enter).
Home Logo: United States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard U.S. Department of Homeland Security
United States Coast Guard
Search
Search
Search
  • Operations Home
    • CG Home Page
    • News Room
    • Reserve
    • Forcecom
    • Mission Support
    • Atlantic Area
    • Pacific Area
    • History
  • About Us
  • Our Organization
    • Deputy for Operations Policy and Capabilities (DCO-D)
    • Director of International Affairs and Foreign Policy (CG-DCO-I)
      • Leadership
      • US Citizens & Interagency
        • Interagency Partnership
        • U.S. Coast Guard Members
        • Subject Matter Expert
      • Points of Contact
    • Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P)
      • Traveling Inspector Staff (CG-5P-TI)
        • Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise
          • Coast Guard Towing Vessel Contacts
          • Training
            • Request
        • Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise
          • Recommended Practices
        • Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise - Home
        • Outer Continental Shelf National Center of Expertise
          • Regulatory Guidance
            • MOUs and MOAs
            • Inspection Job Aids
            • Master List
            • Master List 2
          • FAQs
            • General FAQs
          • MODU
            • Types of MODUs
            • Regulations, Policy and Guidance
            • FAQs
          • Fixed
            • Types of Platforms
            • Regulations, Policy and Guidance
            • FAQs
          • FOF
            • Types of FOFs
            • Regulations, Policy and Guidance
            • FAQs
            • FOF Index
          • Support Vessels
            • Types of OSVs
            • Regulatory History
            • Regulations, Policy and Guidance
            • FAQs
          • Renewable Energy
          • Accidents and Investigations
            • Deepwater Horizon - Macondo
            • Auger LB6
            • Seacor Power
          • NOSAC
          • D8 OCS
            • D8 OCS MSIBs
          • ORE Support Vessels
            • Types of ORE Support Vessels
            • ORE Regulations, Policy and Guidance
            • FAQs
          • OCSNCOE Homepage Backup
          • SASH
      • Commercial Regulations & Standards (CG-5PS)
        • Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing (CG-MMC)
        • Marine Safety Center (CG-MSC)
          • Hull
          • TVO Division
          • PVA Industry Day
        • National Maritime Center (CG-NMC)
        • Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES)
        • Office of Standards Evaluation and Development (CG-REG)
          • U.S. Coast Guard Regulatory Development Program (RDP)
            • Alternate Compliance Program
          • Standards Development Activities
          • Research Projects & Presentations
        • Small Entity Compliance Guides
        • International Maritime Organization (IMO)
        • Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG)
          • CG-ENG Policy
          • Naval Architecture Division (ENG-2)
            • Assumed Average Weight Per Person
            • Load Lines
              • Boundary Line
              • LLTM
              • Load Line Length
              • LL Policy Notes
              • LL-Single Voyage Exempts
            • Simplified Stability
          • Systems Engineering Division (ENG-3)
            • Cyber Risk Management
            • Mechanical Engineering
              • Marine Sanitation Device
              • Pollution Prevention Equipment
              • Resiliently Seated Valves
            • Marine Electrical Technical Section
            • Navigation Equipment Technical Section
          • Lifesaving and Fire Safety Standards Division (ENG-4)
            • Equipment Approvals
            • Independent Laboratory
            • FAQ
            • Contact Us
          • Hazardous Materials Division (ENG-5)
            • Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee
            • Vapor Control System
            • Packaged Hazardous Materials & Bulk Solid Materials
            • Bulk Liquids
            • Bulk Liquefied Gases
      • Inspections & Compliance (CG-5PC)
        • National Vessel Documentation Center
        • Marine Safety Laboratories
        • International & Domestic Port Assessment
          • IDPARedirect
        • Commercial Vessel Compliance
        • Office of Investigations & Casualty Analysis
          • Safety Alerts
          • Marine Casualty Reports
          • Merchant Vessels of the United States
          • Marine Casualty and Pollution Data for Researchers
          • 2692 Reporting Forms & NVIC 01-15
          • Drug and Alcohol Program
          • Findings of Concern
          • Program References (Laws, Regulations, Policies, etc.)
        • Port and Facility Compliance (CG-FAC)
          • Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award
        • Auxiliary & Boating Safety (CG-BSX)
      • Marine Transportation Systems (CG-5PW)
        • Navigation Center (NAVCEN)
        • Office of Navigation Systems
        • Office of Waterways and Ocean Policy
          • Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee
        • Contact List
        • Office of Bridge Programs
    • Assistant Commandant for Response Policy (CG-5R)
      • CG-5R Phone Directory
      • Office of Incident Management & Preparedness (CG-5RI)
        • US Coast Guard Office of Search and Rescue (CG-SAR)
        • Marine Environmental Response (CG-MER)
      • Departments
    • Assistant Commandant for Capability (CG-7)
      • Office of Aviation Force CG-711
        • Aviation Resources Division (CG-7111)
        • Rotary-Wing & Special Missions (CG-7112)
        • Fixed Wing & Sensors Division (CG-7113)
        • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CG-7114)
      • Office of Specialized Capabilities (CG-721)
      • Office of Boat Forces (CG-731)
      • Office of Shore Forces (CG-741)
      • Office of Cutter Forces (CG-751)
        • Coast Guard Cutter Fleet
      • Office of C4 & Sensors Capabilities (CG-761)
      • Office of Requirements & Analysis (CG-771)
      • Work Force Management Staff (CG-7D-1)
      • Office of Cyberspace Forces (CG-791)
      • Contact Us
    • Intelligence (CG-2)
    • National Command Center
    • National Strike Force
    • NVIC
    • Leadership
    • CGCYBER
      • Maritime Cyber Readiness Branch
  • Featured Content
    • Mariners
      • National Maritime Center (NMC)
      • Navigation Center (NAVCEN)
      • National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC)
      • Marine Safety Center (MSC)
      • Marine Safety Laboratories
      • National Data Buoy Center
      • Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIB)
      • Local Notice to Mariners (LNMs)
    • General Messages
      • ALCOAST
      • ALCOAST COMDT NOTICE
      • ALCGPSC
      • ALCGENL
      • ALCGOFF
      • ALCGRSV
    • Directives
      • Commandant Instructions
      • Commandant Notices
      • Commandant Change Notices
      • Commandant Instruction Manuals
      • DCMS Instructions
      • DCO Instructions
    • Proceedings Magazine
  • Contact
  • Join the Coast Guard
    • Doing Business

Operations HomeOur OrganizationAssistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P)Inspections & Compliance (CG-5PC)Commercial Vessel ComplianceForeign Offshore Compliance DivisionPort State ControlePolicy
  • Inspections and Compliance
  • Commercial Vessel Compliance
  • Domestic & Offshore Compliance
    • Annual Report
    • Commercial Diving
    • Domestic Policy
    • General
    • Links
    • MARPOL
    • Outer Continental Shelf
    • Passenger Vessels
    • Tools
    • Towing Vessels
    • Vessel Response Plan Program
    • Flag State Detentions
  • Port State Control
    • Annual Reports
    • Banned Vessels
    • Class Society Approvals
    • IMO Reportable Detentions
    • Large Fleet
    • MARPOL Requirements
    • Notice Of Arrival And Departure
    • Points Of Contact
    • Policy
      • Environmental
      • General
      • Safety & Security
    • Prohibited Cargo
    • Qualship 21 / E-Zero Program
    • Targeted Flag Administrations
    • Targeted Ship Management
    • Targeted Recognized Organizations
    • Targeted Recognized Security Organizations
    • Ballast Water Management
  • Fishing Vessel Safety
    • Activities & News
    • Commercial Fishing Vessel Advisory Committee
      • Meetings
      • Bylaws
    • District And Sector Contact Lists
    • Federal Grants Program
    • Find An Examiner
    • Fishing Vessel Rule Making
    • Flyers
    • Marine Safety Alerts
    • Policy
    • Publications & References
    • Reports
    • Stability Training
    • Training
    • THIRD PARTY ORGANIZATIONS (FV Dockside Examinations)
  • Flag State Control
    • Alternate Compliance Program
    • Alternate Inspection Programs
    • Class Society Authorization
  • Policy And Guidance
    • Marine Safety Instructions & Manuals
    • NVICS
    • CG-CVC Policy Letters
    • CG-CVC MMS
    • CGD8 Policy Letters (OCS)
    • MSIBS
    • Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP)
    • MISLE Deficiency Data Report
  • Headquarters Contact List
  • Related Links
  • Prevention Directory Contact List

Port State Control Division (CG-CVC-2)

Environmental Policy

EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP)
Information will be posted here and on EPA's website. 
Related Documents:

  • EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) Information Sheet
  • VGP Job Aid
  • Policy Letter 11-01: Guidelines for Coast Guard Evaluations of Compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Vessel General Permit (VGP) For Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of Vessels

 

Northern Right Whale Guidelines
Related Documents:

  • Northern Right Whale Guidelines for Mariners
  • Outreach and Education Right Whales
  • Ship Strike Reduction Compliance Guide

Helpful Link to NOAA regarding speed and strike reduction

 

USCG CVC2 seal

  • FOIA
  • Accessibility
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • USA.gov
  • Privacy Policy
  • No Fear
  • DHS Office of Inspector General
  • MHS Notice of Privacy Practices
  • Whistleblower Protection
  • WhiteHouse.gov

Stay Connected

Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil