A U.S. federal law requiring vessels operating between American ports to be U.S.-built, owned, and crewed. Subcontractors providing marine labour or vessel services must verify crew eligibility and vessel compliance before mobilising. Non-compliance can result in contract termination and significant fines.
Compliance Glossary Term
Jones Act
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RRC (Railroad Commission of Texas)
ComplianceTexas state agency that regulates oil, gas, and pipeline operations. Subcontractors working in Texas must comply with RRC permits, well plugging rules, and environmental requirements. Non-compliance can result in fines or loss of operating authority.
Fall Protection Program
ComplianceA documented safety plan required when workers are exposed to fall hazards above 3 metres. It outlines equipment requirements, inspection procedures, and worker training obligations. Subcontractors are typically responsible for maintaining their own compliant program on site.
DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise)
ComplianceA certification recognising businesses owned by minorities, women, or economically disadvantaged individuals. Prime contractors on federally funded projects often must subcontract a percentage of work to certified DBEs. Holding DBE status can open doors to set-aside contracts and preferred bidder programmes.
Corrective Action Plan
ComplianceA formal document a subcontractor submits after a safety incident, audit failure, or contract non-compliance. It outlines specific steps, responsible parties, and deadlines to fix the identified problem. Clients or prime contractors often require approval before field work can resume.
Ladder Safety System
ComplianceA fixed assembly of rails, brackets, and a climbing sleeve that prevents a worker from falling off a vertical ladder. Subcontractors are often required to install or inspect these systems before crews access elevated structures. Compliance with provincial fall-protection codes is typically a condition of site entry.
Local Content
ComplianceA requirement that a set percentage of workers, materials, or services come from the local region or country. Subcontractors must often prove local hiring and sourcing to help clients meet these obligations. Non-compliance can disqualify your bid or void a contract.
Latest Compliance News
Industry
White House Extends Jones Act Shipping Waiver Through Mid-August
The Trump administration has granted a 90-day extension to a Jones Act waiver, keeping foreign-flagged vessels authorized to move oil, fuel, and fertilizer between US ports through mid-August.
1 month ago ComplianceTexas RRC Plugs Six Orphaned Gas Wells in Baffin Bay Coastal Waters
The Texas Railroad Commission has launched a plugging project targeting six leaking orphaned gas wells near Corpus Christi, backed by $100 million in state legislative funding and $3 million from the Texas General Land Office.
2 days ago ComplianceNorth Carolina Ends Penalty Reductions in Fatal Worker Cases
North Carolina has eliminated its "death discount" policy, meaning employers will now face full OSHA penalties when workplace safety violations cause a worker fatality. Learn what this means for subcontractors operating in the state.
3 days ago ComplianceTetra Tech Tapped to Modernize Spillways at Two Columbia River Dams
Tetra Tech has been selected as lead design engineer for a multi-year spillway modernization project at Rock Island Dam and Rocky Reach Dam in Washington state, signaling active hydropower infrastructure work for civil and specialty subcontractors in the Pacific Northwest.
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