Boating Safety (97.011)

 

Program

97.011 Boating Safety

 

Federal Agency

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

Authorization

14 U.S.C. 821-832; 14 U.S.C. 141.

 

Program Number

97.011

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To improve safe operations and uses of water craft.

 

Types of Assistance

Provision of Specialized Services; Dissemination of Technical Information; Training.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

The Coast Guard Auxiliary presents to the public a variety of courses, from one to fourteen lessons, all concerned with safe boating. Vessel Safety Checks (VSC), which are checks of certain safety-related equipment on a boat, are made with the owner's permission. Boats passing the VSC are given a "Seal of Safety" decal indicating that at the time of the exam the boat met Federal regulations and safety-related equipment requirements of the State in which the exam was conducted and also satisfied Auxiliary requirements. If deficiencies are found, the owner is advised but no report is made to any law enforcement authority. In their own boats, Auxiliary members patrol marine regattas and parades and assist fellow boaters in distress. Since members are civilian volunteers, the thrust of their efforts coincides with the busiest boating period. Publications in boating safety and accident reporting are also available.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Any U.S. citizen, 17 years of age or older, is eligible to apply for membership in the Auxiliary.

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. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure

None.

Deadlines

Not applicable.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

Not applicable.

Renewals

Not applicable.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Not applicable.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

None.

Audits

None.

Records

None.

 

Program Accomplishments

In calendar year 2001 there were 111,854 vessel safety checks, and 220,000 public students enrolled in safe boating courses. Auxiliarists participated in 2,256 regatta patrols and 22,830 safety patrols, 3,733 assists to the public, and saved 311 lives, assisted 10,204 persons and saved/assisted marine property valued at $124,571,000.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

70-8149-0-7-403.

Obligations

(Salaries and Expenses) FY 02 $7,881,000; FY 03 est $17,075,000; and FY 04 est not available.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Not applicable.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Program literature available from agency.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

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

Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Drive, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20528 Tel. (202) 282-8000.

Web Site Address

http://www.dhs.gov

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Not applicable.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not applicable.

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