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Purpose. To set policy for the certification and recertification of Navy Gas Free Engineers (GFEs) who perform GFE certifications for naval maritime facilities and to restate the functions and authority of the Navy GFE Certification Board to ensure compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Alternate Standard requirements, per reference (a). The instruction has been revised to include new recordkeeping requirements for the Navy GFE Certification Board and to clarify the qualifications for certification and recertification of Navy GFEs.

Applicability. The requirements for Board certification of Navy GFEs under this policy apply to Department of the Navy employees who perform GFE certifications for naval maritime facilities.