COMDTINST 16601.13 governs Coast Guard policy for permitting regattas, marine parades, and other maritime events.
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The publication addresses Coast Guard authorities, permit criteria, state and local coordination, and events that do not require permits. It requires a six-stage review process for marine event applications and sets rules for permit decisions, safety measures, environmental review, and monitoring.
Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, chief of headquarters staff elements should comply with the policies contained.
All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, chief of headquarters staff elements should comply with the policies contained. (paragraph 2)
The authority to approve or disapprove a Marine Event Permit shall not be delegated lower than the Captain of the Port, in accordance with 33 C.F.R. 100.
Designated Officers, except those billeted as Commanding Officers and Executive Officers, must have a Waterways Management qualification (MAREAA).
Designated Officers shall use the six-stage process outlined in this Instruction when reviewing an Application for Marine Event, Form CG-4423, which may be referred to as a marine event application. (paragraph 3)
If a proposed event does not meet the definition of a permitted marine event, outlined in paragraph 1.B.8, units shall send the event sponsors a letter stating the event does not introduce extra or unusual hazard on the navigable waters of the United States and does not require a marine event permit. (paragraph 2)