Commandant
2100 Second St. S.W.
United States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Staff Symbol: G-CFM
Phone: (202) 267-0716
COMDTINST 7300.8
NOV 30 1995
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 7300.8
Subj: REIMBURSEMENTS FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY (FEMA)
Ref:
(a)
The Federal Response Plan (for P.L. 93-288, as Amended)
(b)
COMDTINST 5420.7E, CG Regional Emergency Transportation
Coordinators (RETCO) and Assignment of CG Personnel to
Department of Transportation Emergency Positions
(c)
COMDTINST M16000.11, Marine Safety Manual, Vol VI (Ports and Waterways
Activities)
1.
PURPOSE. This instruction provides the policies and procedures for reimbursements to the
Coast Guard for disaster relief services provided pursuant to tasking by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) under the Stafford Act.
2.
ACTION. Area and District commanders; Commanders, maintenance and logistics
commands; Chiefs of offices and special staff divisions of at Headquarters, and Commanding
officers of headquarters units shall ensure compliance with the provisions of this instruction.
3.
DISCUSSION.
a.
When a Presidential declaration of a disaster or emergency is made, the Coast Guard may
operate under the Stafford Act and its implementing instruction, the Federal Response
Plan (FRP), reference (a). The law provides for the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) to coordinate employment of Federal agencies and resources in support
of state and local government's disaster relief efforts.
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