Commandant
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COMDTINST 16751.3A
3 SEP 1987
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 16751.3A
Subj: Regattas and Marine Parades
Ref: (a) COMDTINST M1675.1B, National Environmental Policy Act Implementing
Procedures
1.
PURPOSE. This Instruction provides guidelines for use by district commanders in delegating
and exercising effective control over regattas and marine parades as required under 33 CFR
100.
2.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. COMDTINST M16751.3 is cancelled.
3.
DISCUSSION.
a.
The Act of April 28, 1908, as amended, (33 U.S.C. 1233) authorizes the Coast Guard to
regulate marine events. The Commandant has issued regulations on this subject in Part
100 of Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations. Coast Guard responsibility and authority
are broad and include events on, in and under the water.
b.
Whenever a marine event is being planned by an individual or organization (the sponsor)
which by its nature, circumstances or location, will restrict navigation or otherwise
introduce extra or unusual hazards to the safety of life on navigable waters of the United
States, the sponsor must submit an application to the Coast Guard for review and approval.
The receipt and investigation of the permit applications, and issuance or denial of the
permits is done at the district office, or at the group or unit level when delegated by the
district commander.
c.
District commanders are authorized and encouraged to enter into agreements with State
authorities under 33 CFR 100.10, allowing the States to regulate certain marine events on
navigable waters of the U.S., when within their capabilities. Such agreements should also
provide for the Coast Guard to preempt a State "in the public interst" for certain large or
congested events which, by their nature, require Coast Guard control. Close liaison with
the local boating authorities is encouraged to ensure proper control and safety of all
marine events.
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