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(2) Immediately withdraw the craft from service and begin the disposal process within
30 days of the date of this Instruction.
b. Waivers allowing ownership and operation of personal watercrafts by the Coast Guard
will only be granted for the purpose of evaluating a craft's utility to the service. Requests
for waivers must include an evaluation plan that includes concept of operation, test and
evaluation methodology, timeline, measurable objectives, and date of delivery for final
report. Commandant (G-OCS) should be engaged in the development of this document
to ensure all relevant aspects are considered and addressed.
c. Account Certifying Officers and other procurement officials shall not authorize the
expenditure of funds for the purchase, support, or operation of personal watercraft in the
absence of a waiver allowing purchase and operation from Commandant (G-O).
TERRY M. CROSS
Assistant Commandant for Operations
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