Enclosure (2) to COMDTINST 5710.3
type of agreement requested. The DoS CGLO will transfer the Action Memorandum
to DoS letterhead.
(d) The DoS CGLO then initiates the DoS clearance process. The Action Memorandum
and draft agreement with background attachments are circulated to the Assistant
Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs (L/T), the Assistant Legal Adviser for Oceans and
International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (L/OES), and, if needed, to the
Assistant Legal Adviser for the geographic region. The CGLO also circulates the
package to the country and regional affairs desks of the appropriate regional
bureau(s); other policy offices in OES and other bureaus, as needed; and to
appropriate staff in the overseas embassy or consulate.
(e) The Coast Guard may also circulate some agreements to other U.S. Government
departments and agencies that may have an interest in the matter (e.g., Department of
Defense, NOAA, MARAD, etc.). Commandant (G-LMI) shall coordinate external
clearances with the DoS CGLO, cognizant agency/service CGLO (if one is assigned),
and Commandant (G-CI).
(f) When the Coast Guard has received all clearances and made any changes, the DoS
CGLO modifies the Action Memorandum as necessary and submits the agreement for
C-175 authorization, including the Office Director's recommendation to grant C-175
authority. After the appropriate Assistant Secretary has granted C-175 authorization,
the CGLO notifies Commandant (G-CI), who shall advise Commandant (G-LMI) and
the originating command and headquarters program office.
5. Post-C-175 Action.
(a) After DoS grants C-175 approval, the Coast Guard is authorized to negotiate and to
sign the agreement (assuming authority has been granted for both). However, if
either side subsequent to C-175 approval proposes any substantive changes to the
agreement, the Coast Guard must resubmit the changed text to DoS to clear with
relevant internal and external offices and agencies before the final signature.
Ordinarily, the changes, once approved, will not require a new grant of C-175
authority.
(b) If needed, the CGLO must obtain foreign language translations through DoS
Language Services.
(c) After the agreement is signed, the original or a certified true copy in all its languages
must be provided to Commandant (G-LMI). Commandant (G-LMI) shall forward
copies to G-CI, the cognizant headquarters program office, and DoS (L/T) so that it
can forward the agreement to Congress, as required under the Case-Zablocki Act, as
well as for appropriate archiving.
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