Dive_Man_ChangeA

CHAPTER 4 — Dive Systems Change A 4-3 Proposed changes/updates to OP/EPs for standardized diving equipment shall be submitted as a formal change proposal to the respective O&M Manual in accor- dance with directions contained therein. 4-2.6.2 Non-standardized OP/EPs. Diving and diving support equipment such as ships, small boats, and unique shore facility surface supplied diving and recompression chamber systems shall be operated in accordance with a single set of standard OP/ EPs that are developed at the command level and approved for use after validation by NAVSEA Code 00C3 or NAVFAC Code 00CE. Proposed changes/updates to OPs/EPs for non-standardized diving equipment shall be submitted to the appli- cable approval authority. The following addresses are provided to assist in submitting proposed OP/EP changes and updates. Submit proposed OP/EP changes and updates for afloat, portable diving and recompression chamber systems, and class-certified equipment to: COMNAVSEASYSCOM (Code 00C3) 2531 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22242-5160 Submit proposed OP/EP changes and updates for fixed, shore-based facilities to: NAVFACENGSERCEN EAST COAST DET (Code 07FH) Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 218 1435 10th Street SE, Suite 3000 Washington, DC 20374-5063 4-2.6.3 OP/EP Approval Process. Submission of OPs/EPs for approval (if required) must precede the requested on-site survey date by 90 calendar days to allow complete review and resolution of questions. Follow these procedures when submitting OPs/EPs for approval: ! The command shall validate in the forwarding letter that the OPs/EPs are complete and accurate. ! The command must verify that drawings are accurate. Accurate drawings are used as a guide for evaluating OPs/EPs. Fully verified system schematics/ drawings with components, gas consoles, manifolds, and valves clearly labeled shall be forwarded with the OPs/EPs. ! Approved OPs/EPs shall have the revision date listed on each page and not have any changes without written NAVSEA/NAVFAC approval. ! The command shall retain system documentation pertaining to DLSS approval, i.e., PSOBs, supporting manufacturing documentation, and OPs/ EPs. 4-2.6.4 Format. The format for OPs/EPs is as follows: