Boating Safety (97.011)
Program
97.011 Boating Safety
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Authorization
Coast Guard Auxiliary, 14 U.S.C 821-832; Coast Guard Auxiliary, 14 U.S.C 891-894; Coast Guard Auxiliary, Executive Order , 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
ADVISORY SERVICES AND COUNSELING; DISSEMINATION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION; PROVISION OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES; TRAINING
Uses and Use Restrictions
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer workforce element of the U.S. Coast Guard. It provides a wide variety of boating safety services to the public. Auxiliarists deliver a diverse range of courses and training programs that educate boaters and help them achieve State boating safety certificates. The Auxiliary conducts free Vessel Safety Checks (VSC) to promote boating safety. Boats that pass the VSC are given a "Seal of Safety" decal that 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
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Contact the local Coast Guard District Director of Auxiliary or the local Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla which can be found at the "Join Us!" section of the Auxiliary web site, www.cgaux.org. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Salaries and Expenses.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Audits
No audits are required for this program.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2008: In calendar year 2008, the Coast Guard Auxiliary conducted over 114,000 inspections, more than 78,000 marine dealer outreach visits, and about 45,000 hours of boating safety course instruction. Auxiliarists also performed over 352,000 hours of operational support, assisted over 4,800 people and more than $52 million in property, and saved approximately 270 lives. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-8149-0-1-403.
Obligations
(Salaries) FY 08 $15,893,000; FY 09 est $16,999,838; FY 10 est $18,256,444
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
none.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Program literature available from agency.
Related Programs
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. 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
Steve Minutolo (CG-54211) Auxiliary Division, Room 3501
Coast Guard
2100 Second Street, S.W.
, Washington, District of Columbia 20593-0001 Phone: 202-372-1261
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
