COMDTINST 1742.3K
b. Chapter 16.B of reference (a) establishes general policies and fixes responsibility for
administering this program within the Coast Guard. Reference (b) provides specific
guidance for unit Voting Action Officers' use in conducting unit-voting efforts. References
(c) and (d) establish DoD policy concerning federal voting assistance.
c. Responsibility for coordinating the Coast Guard Voting Assistance Program is vested in
Commandant (G-WPM-1). To reach the Coast Guard Voting Action Officer, call 202-267-
1636, 800-842-8740 (ext. 7-1636), or fax 202-267-4823. Postal mailing and delivery issues
should be directed to the Coast Guard Mail Manager at 202-267-2313. Additionally, the
Voting Information Center (VIC), phone 800-438-8683 or 703-588-1343, provides a 24-hour
recorded service with information on upcoming elections and messages from incumbent
government officials. The VIC may also be called from overseas using the appropriate
international toll-free number found on the FVAP website or in the Federal Voting
Assistance Guide 2004-2005.
d. Enclosures (1), (2), and (3) provide specific information about the 2004-2005 voting season.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. Environmental
considerations were examined in the development of this Instruction and have been determined to
be not applicable.
6. FORMS AVAILABILITY. The Registration and Absentee Ballot Request Federal Post Card
Application (FPCA), SF-76 (Rev. 1995), NSN 7540-00-634-5053, Unit of Issue HD and the
Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), SF-186 (Rev. 1995), NSN 7540-01-218-4384, Unit of
Issue HD should be ordered from GSA using unit funds.
THOMAS F. FISHER /s/
Acting Director of Personnel Management
Encl: (1) Voting Action Plan (2004-2005)
(2) 2004-2005 Phased Program Schedule
(3) List of Information Support Materials and Services
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