NF 56-30 (9-12) Officer Diving Authorization Request

What: This document is used by NOAA Corps officers who wish to remain on or receive initial authorization for diving status. The request requires the officer, the officer’s Commanding Officer or immediate supervisor and the Diving Program Manager to complete respective sections. Electronic signatures are acceptable.

When: The officer will initiate completion of this form whenever they report to a new diving unit and at the beginning of every fiscal year (01 October). The form, with sections 1 and 2 completed, should be submitted to NDC via the support.ndc@noaa.gov email account.

Record keeping: A digital or printed copy should be provided to the UDS and retained at the unit.