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NBSAC
The National Boating Safety Advisory Council
(NBSAC) was established by the Federal Boat Safety Act of
1971. The law requires the Secretary of Homeland Security,
and the Commandant of the Coast Guard by delegation, to consult
with the Council in prescribing Federal regulations, and regarding
other major boating safety matters.
The Council consists of 21 members drawn
equally from state officials responsible for boating safety
programs; representatives of the boating industry; and representatives
of national recreational boating organizations and the general
public. The Secretary of Homeland Security appoints NBSAC
Members. The Director of Operations Policy in Coast Guard
Headquarters is the Council's sponsor.
The Council holds two meetings a year, usually
in April and October. Meetings are open to the public, and
meeting times, location and agenda are published in the Federal
Register. Solicitations for nominations for membership on
the Council are also published in the Federal Register. The
Council has consistently provided invaluable advice to the
Coast Guard on a broad range of boating safety matters. Subcommittees
made up of Council members examine issues and present recommendations
to the full Council for consideration.
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"Only fourteen percent of deaths in 2007 occurred on vessels where the operator had received boating safety instruction—take a course!"
— U.S. Coast Guard |
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