§ 96.350. Interim Document of Compliance certificate: what is it and when can it be used?
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/us/cfr/t33/s§ 96.350·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)An Interim Document of Compliance certificate may be issued to help set up a company's safety management system when---
(1)A company is newly set up or in transition from an existing company into a new company; or
(2)A new type of vessel is added to an existing safety management system and Document of Compliance certificate for a company.
(b)A responsible person for a company operating a U.S. vessel(s) that meets the requirements of paragraph
(a)of this section, may send a request to a recognized organization authorized to act on behalf of the U.S. to receive an Interim Document of Compliance certificate that is valid for a period up to 12 months. To be issued the Interim Document of Compliance certificate the vessel's company must---
(1)Demonstrate to an auditor that the company has a safety management system that meets § 96.230 of this part; and
(2)Provide a plan for full implementation of a safety management system within the period that the Interim Document of Compliance certificate is valid.