Encl. (2) to COMDTINST 5860.2A
CY__/FY__ LEGISLATIVE CHANGE PROPOSAL
LCP IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: ___-__-___ [see previous page for LCP number format]
LCP TITLE:
[see previous page]
PROJECT OFFICER: [Name, Office, Phone Number]
I.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
a) Problem Statement: Provide a concise statement of the problem created by existing
law.
b) Desired Result/Recommended Legislative Action: Provide a concise statement of the
proposed legislative action. (Draft legislative text should not be developed at this stage.)
c) Policy/Resource Implications of Proposed Change: Provide a brief summary of any
significant policy or resource implications of the proposed change, and indicate whether
any resource requirements are reflected in the program's budget request.
II.
BACKGROUND
a) History Briefly discuss how the need for legislative action was identified (e.g.,
authority gap found during casualty investigation) and any previous attempts to obtain or
exercise the desired authority. If previously submitted as an LCP, discuss why the
proposal was not successful.
b) Existing Authority Identify the Coast Guard's existing authority, if any, and any risks
associated with continuing to rely on the existing authority. Identify other executive
agencies or departments that have similar or related authority, and, if so, provide
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