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Reciprocity Minimum Standards


NDP Reciprocity Agreements - Updated 01/22/2013

Organization Period Sponsor Contact Phone / E-Mail Certification
Alaska Department Of Fish & Game (ADF&G) 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Robert Stone                                             NMFS Auke Bay Kyle Hebert 907-465-4228 Kyle.Hebert@Alaska.Gov SCIENTIFIC
Bishop Museum 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Raymond Boland                                     NMFS PIFSC EOD Richard Pyle 808-848-4115                                            Deepreef@Bishopmuseum.Org SCIENTIFIC
Bureau Of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Tane Casserley                                        NOS Thunder Bay Lab Alpena, MI David Ball 805-389-7593  David.Ball@Boem.Gov SCIENTIFIC
California Department Of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Steve Thomas                                           NMFS SWR Field Office David Osorio 831-649-7195                                          david.osorio@wildlife.ca.gov SCIENTIFIC
Commonwealth Of The Northern Mariana Island Division Of Environmental Quality Coastal Resources  Management ( CNMI DEQCRM) 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Raymond Boland                                     NMFS PIFSC EOD Ryan Okano 670-664-8500  ryanokano@deq.gov.mp SCIENTIFIC
Florida Department Of Environmental Protection  (FDEP) 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Ryan Wattam                                            OMAO / NDC   Jeff Loflin 850-245-2312 Jeff.Loflin@Dep.State.Fl.Us WORKING
Guam Bureau Of Statistics & Plans Coastal Management Program (GCMP) 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Raymond Boland                                     NMFS PIFSC EOD David Burdick 671-475-4467 Burdickdr@Hotmail.Com SCIENTIFIC
Guam Department Of Agriculture Division Of Aquatic And Wildlife Resources (DAWR) 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Raymond Boland                                     NMFS PIFSC EOD Brent Tibbatts 671-735-3987 Brent.Tibbatts@Gmail.Com SCIENTIFIC
Hawaii Division Of Aquatic Resources (DAR) 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Raymond Boland                                     NMFS PIFSC EOD Paul Y. Murakawa 808-253-9826 Paul.Y.Murakawa@Hawaii.Gov SCIENTIFIC
The American Academy Of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Douglas R. Schleiger                                       NDP Seattle Michael Lang 251-591-3775                                              Langm@Si.Edu SCIENTIFIC
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Douglas R. Schleiger                                       NDP Seattle Kennard W. Potts 202-566-1267 Potts.Kennard@Epa.Gov SCIENTIFIC
United States Geological Survey (USGS) 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Tane Casserley                                        NOS Thunder Bay Lab Alpena, MI Marc Blouin 734-657-0690                  mblouin@usgs.gov SCIENTIFIC
United States  Department Of The Interior National Park Service (NPS) 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Ryan Wattam                                  OMAO / NDC Brett Seymour 303-969-2993 Brett_Seymour@Nps.Gov WORKING
United States Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) 01/01/2013-12/31/2013 Raymond Boland                                     NMFS PIFSC EOD Kevin B. Foster 808-792-9420 Kevin_B_Foster@Fws.Gov SCIENTIFIC

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Reciprocity Issues

Several organizations have reciprocity with NDP at the working or scientific diver levels. All reciprocity agreements are for one year and vary in content between organizations. The procedures for participating reciprocity divers are outlined in the NOAA Diving Regulations, section 5.0, g. and needs no further clarification. A listing of organizations that have reciprocity with NDP is included in this section.

NOAA diving supervisors originate requested from non-NOAA organizations for reciprocity to the Director, NOAA Diving Program (DNDP). Reciprocity is granted to organizations based on NOAA Diving Program regulations, operational procedures and training standards. A checklist was developed to assist NOAA diving supervisors when reviewing request for reciprocity. NOAA diving standards are listed for comparison with non-NOAA organizations. Reciprocity request should only be forwarded to the DNDP when all NOAA criteria are meet by the requesting organization.

Current Reciprocity Agreements

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Reciprocity Minimum Standards
Forms This table is also available for download.
(Acrobat PDF file)

NOAA REQUIREMENTS Yes No
Dive Certification: Initial
•  Scuba certified by a recognized diving agency    
•  Additional certification or training required above entry level dive certification    
•  Pass a written examination    
•  Pass an open-water skills checkout dive    
•  Complete a minimum of 25 open-water dives    
•  Pass initial and regularly scheduled dive physicals    
Dive Certification: Maintenance
•  Complete a minimum of 12 dives per year    
•  Complete periodic training in CPR, first aid, and oxygen administration    
Dive Equipment
•  Regulators tested annually    
•  Depth gauges tested annually    
•  Submersible pressure gauges tested annually    
•  Scuba cylinders visually inspected annually    
•  Minimum equipment:
   -  Primary and alternate air source    
   -  Floatation device    
   -  Timing device    
   -  Depth gauge    
   -  Submersible pressure gauge    
Support Equipment
•  Compressors tested for air quality every 6 months    
•  Minimum equipment:
   -  First aid kit    
   -  Oxygen resuscitator    

 

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