COMDTINST 5512.2
5. AUTHORITY. This Instruction complies with guidelines found in the following references:
a. Homeland Security Act 2002, codified in 6 USC
b. 5 USC 556(c) and 33 CFR 20.202
c. 6 USC 113, 122
d. 14 USC 89, 95, 98, 143
e. 19 USC 1409
f. 46 USC 63, 77
g. EO 12333
h. EO 12958
i. DON EKMS 1 and 3A
6. IMPACT. Coast Guard programs that currently issue and control Credentials may have to make
adjustments to comply with these provisions, but their ability to issue appropriate credentials is
unaffected. Those programs that anticipate a need to issue Credentials will benefit from this policy
guidance regarding how to seek approval and how to administer such a program.
7. DEFINITIONS.
a. Badge: A serial numbered metal or metal-like emblem that connotes an official level of law
enforcement, or investigative authority, to the bearer or wearer.
b. Credential: Any document that is presented to a requestor to verify the holder's status and
authority to perform a specialized role, and which enjoins those to whom it is presented to fully
cooperate with the bearer.
c. Credentials Custodian: The person designated by a Program Manager to maintain possession of,
issue and control USCG Credentials.
d. Badge and Credential (B&C): The document and an accompanying badge which serve as both a
form of identification (Credential) to verify the holder's status to perform a specialized role, and
which also empowers the bearer with a level of law enforcement or investigative authority
(Badge).
e. Representative Credentials: The document (without a badge) which identifies the bearer as a
duly appointed and accredited representative of the Department of Homeland Security and
USCG to perform a specialized role, and which enjoins those to whom it is presented to fully
cooperate in that role.
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