For each MARSEC Level, the OCS facility owner or operator must ensure the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and OCS facility security personnel are able to:

1. (a) Respond to security threats or breaches of security and maintain critical OCS facility and OCS facility-to-vessel interface operations;
2. (b) Deny access to the OCS facility, except to those responding to an emergency;
3. (c) Evacuate the OCS facility in case of security threats or breaches of security; and
4. (d) Report security incidents as required in § 101.305 of this subchapter;
5. (e) Brief all OCS facility personnel on possible threats and the need for vigilance, soliciting their assistance in reporting suspicious persons, objects, or activities; and
6. (f) Secure non-critical operations in order to focus response on critical operations.

[USCG-2003-14759, 68 FR 39345, July 1, 2003; 68 FR 41917, July 16, 2003]