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COMDTINST 16750.8A
SEP 14 1999
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 16750.8A
Subj: FEDERAL/STATE RELATIONS - RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY
1.
PURPOSE. This Instruction sets forth policies and guidelines for district commanders to enter
into cooperative agreements and other arrangements with the States and local subdivisions to
carry out the purposes of the State recreational boating safety program authorized by Chapter
131 of Title 46, United States Code.
2.
ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics
commands, commanding officers of headquarters units, assistant commandants for
directorates, Chief Counsel, and special staff offices at Headquarters shall comply with the
contents of this Instruction.
3.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Federal/State Relations - Recreational Boating Safety,
COMDTINST M16750.8 is cancelled.
4.
OBJECTIVE. Chapter 131 of Title 46, United States Code, authorizes Federal financial
assistance to States having accepted boating safety programs. To be eligible to receive Federal