COMDTINST M5000.3B governs the United States Coast Guard Regulations Manual and Coast Guard regulatory matters.
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Version 3B was published in 1992 and had its latest change in 2009. The manual is undergoing active revision and concurrent clearance review, with its publication date realigned to 30 APR 2021.
Version 3B of the United States Coast Guard Regulations Manual, COMDINST M5000.3B was published in the year 1992 with the latest change in 2009.
As a legacy artifact, it is the only Commandant Instruction not required to be canceled following the phased Directives cancellation order of 2021 after reaching a 10-year expiration date without republication.
A future determination of status is to be made.
The United States Coast Guard Regulations Manual, COMDTINST M5000.3 (series), is currently undergoing active revision and has entered the concurrent clearance review phase.
In accordance with internal control requirements and for auditing purposes, the publication date is being realigned to 30 APR 2021 to reflect the guidance outlined in the 2021 Phased Cancellation Memorandum.