Enclosure (13) to COMDTINST 5230.60A
WEB-BASED INTRANET AND INTERNET INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS POLICY
The e-Coast Guard vision includes access to services and information through the web for all employees
and members of the public. Implementation of the provisions of the Access Board standards, referred to
in Section 508, will ensure that persons with disabilities have the same access to web services and
information as persons without disabilities. The Section 508 standards also benefit web access by
cutters and ships at sea that rely on high cost, restricted bandwidth. By applying the web-based Section
508 standards, the substantial web page content will not be removed by specialized software designed
for maritime transmission that strips web pages of background images, converts color images to black
and white, removes unnecessary HTML code and compresses the page. Another benefit derived from
the Section 508 web-based standards is that substantial web content will be available to telecommuters
who disable graphics, animation and sound to make more efficient use of bandwidth when remotely
accessing the USCG data network (e.g., RAS). A long term USCG Section 508 web strategy involves
migrating all web content to the new "Home Port" portal that will conform to the Section 508
provisions. Until all web content is migrated to the portal, the following policy applies. Headquarters
Directors, Executive Officers and Deputy Commanders shall:
1. Coordinate Web Accessibility Headquarters Directors, Executive Officers and Deputy
Commanders shall designate an individual to coordinate Section 508 web-based intranet and
Internet information and applications implementation and to provide liaison with Commandant
(G-CIT) when requested. The designated individual shall assume the oversight responsibilities
previously performed by Web Accessibility Coordinators and web Primary Content Approval
Officials.
2. Establish a Website Management Structure to Implement Section 508 requirements.
A. Headquarters Directors, Executive Officers and Deputy Commanders shall assure that
web personnel know the Access Board standards, how to use them and how they improve
accessibility for persons with disabilities. The following resources are available:
(1) Standards for Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications (36
CFR Part 1194 Section 22) - The detailed provisions of the Access Board's standards
are found at http://www.section508.gov/. Knowledge and implementation of the
provisions of the standards will enable persons with disabilities to:
a) Access explanatory text associated with images and sounds
b) Interpret significance of color coding by another means
c) Navigate around a web page and access data in table
d) Select a link
e) Be assured that the screen will not blink or flash at certain frequencies
f) Be warned before a time-out, and given the opportunity to request more time
g) Complete and submit all electronic forms
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