COMDTINST 16010.9A governs Coast Guard unit engagement with local Harbor Safety Committees and support for their development.
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The publication addresses HSC participation, COTP engagement, committee membership, meetings, and Coast Guard support. It requires applicable Coast Guard leaders and units to comply with its policies and establishes roles for supporting HSCs nationwide.
Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chief of headquarters directorates must comply with the policies contained in this Instruction.
All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chief of headquarters directorates must comply with the policies contained in this Instruction. (paragraph 2)
HSCs should have liberal membership criteria; that is, any member of the port community with an interest in the safety, commercial viability, environmental well-being, or recreational uses of the port should be welcomed to participate. (paragraph 6)
Many HSCs designate members as voting or non-voting; there should be no restriction on the number of non-voting HSC members. (paragraph 6)
The COTP should encourage a routine meeting schedule. (paragraph 6)
NAVCEN, as requested by the COTP, will provide analyses and decision support tools as identified in section 14 of this Instruction.