Enclosure (3) to CCMDTINST 16796.7
the District/Region level will refer VSCP issues to their respective steering committee for
resolution.
Funding
USCOAUX has only very limited internal funds available to support this program. Under its
MOU with USCG, USCGAUX has the responsibility (working with G-OPB [Office of Boating
Safety] and O-OCX [Office of the Auxiliary) to prepare estimates of the budget required to carry
out the national VSCP, including the resources required to support the efforts of other authorized
providers.
USCGAUX has received grant support for the development of initial training materials and
decals and will provide these to USPS for distribution to its members. However, additional sources
of funds will have to be found to support this program on an ongoing basis. USCGAUX looks to
USPS for assistance in writing joint grant proposals for annual funding and in identifying additional
funding sources (e.g., commercial firms, foundations, and other potential sources). USPS agrees to
help to draft these proposals and to work jointly with the USCGAUX and all other providers, as
appropriate, in obtaining funding support identified annually as necessary for the VSCP. However,
the USPS accepts full financial responsibility for the cost incurred by USPS participation in the
VSCP.
USCGAUX Duties and Responsibilities
With respect to this MOA, the duties and responsibilities of the USCGAUX as the VSCP's
National Director and Executive Agent for the USCG include:
Establish and periodically revise the requirements of VSCs, the eligibility of various types of
watercraft for these checks, and the criteria for the award of the VSC decal.
Develop a standardized national training program, create necessary training materials, and
provide assistance in necessary program training to the USPS.
Establish and maintain oversight over authorized providers to ensure the integrity of the
program meets the needs of the boating public and the USCG. Upon consultation, and with the
concurrence of G-OPB, USCGAUX may revoke the authority of any authorized provider to
conduct VSCs.
Work with the USPS to develop adequate safeguards to ensure program integrity and to
implement remedial measures necessary to correct identified program deficiencies. Issues
regarding program integrity should be addressed by the Joint VSCP Steering Council or
regional equivalent.
Design and develop the necessary and appropriate materials (e.g., manuals, videotapes,
brochures, and decals) to support the VSCP. Work with USPS as necessary to develop and
approve specific materials for their program.
4
Previous Page
