Authorization to Proceed (ATP) Form (doc) - Requires a signature from the Qualified Individual (QI)/Responsible Party (RP) representative. It is required as the primary authorization for a spill or drill response from NRC on behalf of the client. The ATP form is faxed promptly to the QI/RP by the International Operations Center (IOC) Duty Officer and serves as NRC's authorization to mobilize response resources. In most cases, NRC will initiate a response based on verbal authorization, but will require a signed ATP soon thereafter and will be placed in the NRC case file.

AMPD Authorization to Proceed Form (doc) - This form is used as an authorization for NRC to provide Average Most Probable Discharge (AMPD) coverage. A locally prepared form used by the client will be acceptable as long as the required information is available. Signatures are required. In lieu of signatures, vessel Master's name will suffice on message traffic received from ships at sea. This form should be submitted in accordance with NRC Contract Amendment No. 2, Clause 2.4(b) of the NRC Services Agreement, and should be provided to the International Operations Center (IOC) 24 hours prior to commencement of transfer/lightering operations.