Program Descriptions
Program Number
97.011
Title
Boating Safety
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
14 U.S.C. 141; 14 U.S.C. 821-832; 14 U.S.C. 891-894.
Status
Active
Objectives
To improve safe operations and uses of water craft.
Types of Assistance
Provision of Specialized Services; Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information; Training.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the volunteer workforce element of the U.S. Coast Guard, and it presents a wide variety of boating safety services to the public. It conducts a diverse range of courses and training programs that educate boaters and help them achieve State boating safety certificates. The Auxiliary performs Vessel Safety Checks (VSC), which are free checks of safety-related equipment on recreational boats. Boats that pass the VSC are given a "Seal of Safety" decal which indicates the boat met Federal and pertinent State safety-related equipment requirements. If deficiencies are found, the owner is advised of such, but no report is made to any law enforcement authority and a decal is not issued. Auxiliarists also support virtually all Coast Guard missions except direct law enforcement and combat operations. They offer their personal boats, airplanes, radios, and vehicles to perform operational and support activities like marine safety patrols, public outreach, and other recreational boating safety missions.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any U.S. citizen, 17 years of age or older, is eligible to apply for membership in the Auxiliary. All Auxiliarists undergo a personal security investigation that serves as a key factor in the determination of their suitability for service.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Boating public.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Contact the local Coast Guard District Director of Auxiliary or the local Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla which can be found at the Visitors section of the Auxiliary web site, http://nws.cgaux.org This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-8149-0-1-403.
Obligations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $16,007,000; FY 08 est $15,893,000; and FY 09 est $16,129,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.
Program Accomplishments
In calendar year 2007, the Coast Guard Auxiliary conducted over 118,000 VSCs, more than 79,500 marine dealer outreach visits, and about 50,000 hours of boating safety course instruction. Auxiliarists also performed over 400,000 hours of operational support, assisted over 5,600 people and more than $38 million in property, and saved approximately 180 lives.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Program literature available from agency.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Coast Guard District Offices: Persons are encouraged to communicate with the Director of Auxiliary in each district (see the Appendix IV of the Catalog for a list of the addresses of the district offices).
Headquarters Office
Commandant (CG-5421), Auxiliary Division, Room 3501, Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001. Telephone: (202) 372-1261. Contact: Steve Minutolo (CG-54211).
Web Site Address
http://nws.cgaux.org
Related Programs
None.
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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