COMDTINST 5210.11
Managers that a request for correction/reconsideration is pending. Note: If Coast Guard
staff receives requests for correction/reconsideration by another means (e.g., mail), they
are to refer the requests to DOT's Office of Dockets and Media Management for
inclusion in the DMS, unless they involve information protected from release by law.
(c) Incoming requests for correction/reconsideration must meet the following criteria:
1. A statement that the request for correction of information is submitted under the
provisions of references (a) and (b).
2. The name, mailing address, fax number, or e-mail address, telephone number and
organizational affiliation, if any.
3. A description of how the information in question affects the individual (e.g., how an
alleged error is harmful, and/or how the correction will be beneficial).
4. Clear identification of the report, data set, or other document containing the
information requested for correction. This includes such identifying characteristics as
title, date, and how information was received (e.g., web-accessed, etc). General
statements alleging some type of error are insufficient. Those affected persons
providing evidence supporting the request for correction will be more persuasive than
requests that are general, unfocused, or simply indicate disagreement with the
information in question.
(d) Requests for correction/remediation of information may be rejected for the following
reasons:
1. The Coast Guard did not disseminate the information;
2. It is determined that the requester is not affected by the information;
3. Subject information is not covered by the guidelines;
4. The request for correction/remediation is frivolous, not germane to the substance of
the information in question, or cost prohibitive; and
5. The request for correction cannot be substantiated by factual evidence.
(e) Administrative Appeals. Commandant (G-IPA) shall serve as the final resolution
authority for unremediatable cases.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. Environmental
considerations were examined in the development of this Instruction and have been determined to be
not applicable.
8. AGENCY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. On a fiscal-year basis, COMDT (CG-61) must submit
information to the DHS Quality Office on behalf of the Coast Guard for inclusion in its report to the
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