NF 57-03-06 (3-15) Letter of Reciprocity Request

What: This document is submitted to the UDS by a NOAA diver requesting a Letter of Reciprocity (LOR) to dive with an agency with whom NOAA has established reciprocity. This form has the reciprocity agency’s information, as well as that of the diver who is requesting the letter.

When: After confirming the diver is currently authorized (proficiency, medical, CPR, AED, First Aid, O2 Administration and gear serviced within last year), the UDS will fill out the LOR template and submit the LOR to the Diving Safety Officer of the reciprocity agency and cc: NDP.LOR@noaa.gov. Contact XO.NDC@noaa.gov if you need the LOR template.

Record keeping: A digital or printed copy should be retained at the unit.