The Coast Guard published Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 016-16 to announce that frequently asked questions (FAQs) will no longer be distributed via MSIB. This comes as a follow up to MER MSIB 12‐16, which published answers regarding the 2016 National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (NPREP) guidelines as they pertain to Salvage and Marine Fire Fighting (SMFF) exercises and Government Initiated Unannounced Exercises (GIUEs).
8/17/2016: Marine Safety Information Bulletin – Vessel response plan exercises
The Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin 12-16 to provide answers to frequently asked questions regarding the new 2016 National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (NPREP) guidelines as they pertain to Salvage and Marine Fire Fighting (SMFF) exercises and Government Initiated Unannounced Exercises (GIUEs).
2/27/2015: National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program Guidelines
The updated draft PREP Guidelines are available for public comment.
6/26/2014: National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program- Cycle change
The Coast Guard is extending the area exercise cycle from a three-year to a four-year cycle for the National Preparedness for Response Exercise.
