USCG Division of Boating Safety Report

National Association of State Boating Law Administrators

2008 Annual Conference

Clearwater Beach, Florida

CAPT Mark Rizzo, Chief USCG, Office of Auxiliary &

Boating Safety

Coast Guard Headquarters – Reorganization

• October 2007 – first phase of “modernization” of Coast Guard Headquarters.

• Many offices reorganized to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Office of Boating Safety and Office of Auxiliary combined into new Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety (CG-542)

• Office Chief also serves as Chief Director of Auxiliary and Executive Director of NBSAC

DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL

AFFAIRS CG-3/5/7I

DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS

(DCO)CG-3/5/7

COMMANDER, DEPLOYABLE

OPERATIONS GROUP (DOG)

DCO-E ADMIN ASST

ADMIN COORDINATION &

BUDGET EXECUTIONCG-3/5/7A

ASST COMMANDANT FOR MARITIME SAFETY,

SECURITY AND STEWARDSHIP POLICY

(CG-5)

OFFICE OF CURRENT OPERATIONS

CG-311

OPERATION CENTER

ASST COMMANDANT FOR CAPABILITY

CG-7

DIRECTOR OF RESPONSE POLICY

CG-53

DIRECTOR OF PREVENTION

POLICY CG-54

DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL REGULATIONS

AND STANDARDSCG-52

GS-15

DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT,

INTEGRATION AND RISK MANAGEMENT

CG-51

OFFICE OF WATERWAYS

MANAGEMENTCG-541

OFFICE OF AUXILIARY AND

BOATING SAFETY CG-542

OFFICE OF VESSEL ACTIVITIES

CG-543

DIRECTOR OF PREVENTION POLICY

CG-54

DEPUTYCG-54d

OFFICE OF PORT AND FACILITY

ACTIVITIESCG-544

OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS AND CASUALTY

ANALYSISCG-545

OFFICE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND

TRAVELING INSPECTIONS

CG-546

CG-542Office Chief O-6

CHIDIRAUXNBSAC Exec. Dir.

Auxiliary DivisionChief O-5CG05421

Boating Safety Division Chief

GS-15CG-5422

AdministrationBranch GS-14

CG-54211

Program Ops.BranchGS-15

CG-54222

OperationsBranch

O-4CG-54212

Rec. BoatingProduct Assurance

BranchGS-15

CG-54223

Program Mgt.BranchGS-15

CG-54221

CG-542 Organization Chart

National RBS ProgramStrategic Plan Update

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Nearly 41,000 lives saved since FBSA of 1971 enacted.

Registered Vessels and Deaths 1962-2007

RBS Performance Goals

• Specific targets for numbers of casualties (injuries and deaths) set per year through the year 2011. (Measured on a fiscal year and a calendar year basis.)

RBS Objectives

• Boating safety education certificates issued (students certified) annually;

• Boating public’s awareness of safe boating practices;

RBS Objectives

• Individuals completing an advanced boating education course or an on-the-water skill course;

• Increase adult life jacket wear-rate in open motorboats;

RBS Objectives

• Reduce deaths due to navigation rules violations;

• Decrease in the number of casualties where alcohol use was a cause;

RBS Objectives

• Decrease the recreational boat manufacturer ratio of discrepancies per inspection (~2,000 factory visits/year);

• Compliance with equipment carriage requirements;

RBS Objectives

• Enhance accident data accuracy and completeness. Ensure investigator reports are complete and accurate; and

• Determine a participation denominator for boating activity to measure risk levels.

RBS Sub-tier Goal

• Evaluate the impact of grant programs in achieving the goals of the strategic plan.

National RBS Program Strategic Plan

• Implementation going well, with many measures taking place or soon to take place.

• 19 Partner Organizations have signed Plan!

• Official Report for the Plan available at www.uscgboating.org.

RBS Performance Goal

Accomplishments

• 2007 statistics indicate some successes and some work to do.

• Casualty goals were not achieved, primarily due to a significant increase in injuries.

RBS Objective

Accomplishments

• Manufacturer compliance objective not achieved, but progress made.

• While not final, it appears that life jacket wear rate of 4.63% for adults on open motorboats was achieved.

National RBS Program Strategic Plan

THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS

A Common Vision For

All RBS Partners

Statistics

2007 Recreational BoatingMarket Estimates and Accidents

• Market Estimates:– 83.6 Million recreational boaters (age 16+)

– 12.8 Million state registered boats

– Millions more unregistered boats (canoes, kayaks, etc. - 4 to 8 million?)

– Recreational boating has an economic impact of ~$106 Billion annually and provides ~900,000 U.S. jobs

2007 Recreational BoatingMarket Estimates and Accidents

• Reported CY 2007 Boating Accidents:– 5,191 boating accidents

– 685 deaths (2004: 676 deaths = record low)

– 3,673 injuries (2004: 3,363 injuries = record low)

– $53.1 million in property damage

2007 Boating Statistics Report

• 2007 data published in June 2008 – the earliest this Report has been published in 15 years.

• Goal to publish Report by early May each year for marketing purposes.

Life Jackets – Creating a Culture Change

National JSI Measurement ofLife Jacket Wear

• Annual observation study.

• JSI initiated measurement in 1998.

• Overall wear rate has varied insignificantly from year to year between 21.3% (low-1999) and 23.9% (high-1998).

• 2007 wear rate – 21.4% (with PWCs).

• 2007 adult rate without PWCs – 8.5%

National JSI Measurement ofLife Jacket Wear

• 2007 - A bright spot:– Increase in wear rate for ages 6-12 on all boats,

excluding PWC.

• 2008 - Update:– Observations are completed. Preliminary

results expected soon.

California “Wear It” Project

• 2006 Pre-test results:– Adult wear rate 6.3%.

• 2007 First year implementation results:– Adult wear rate 12.3%.

• 2008 - Update:– Observations are completed. Preliminary

results from JSI expected soon.

USCGA & USPS Vessel ExaminersWear Inflatable Life Jackets

• CG-542 has purchased 10,000 inflatable life jackets.

• Distribution to USCGA & USPS processed.

• Being worn during vessel safety checks & encouraged to wear at displays & classes.

State Officers Wearing Life Jackets

• Setting a positive example and creating a culture change.

• Many states already require their officers to wear a life jacket when on the water.

• NASBLA encouraging all states to adopt this requirement – See Small Craft Advisory.

Life Jacket WearUSACE Project

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District has required everyone onboard vessels <16’ in length to wear life jackets since early 1990’s.

• Limited enforcement of requirement, and no measurement of effectiveness conducted.

• USACE implementing new test for requiring life jacket wear – coordinating with USCG & states.

Life Jacket WearUSACE Project

• Selected sites include northern Mississippi (boats <26’) and SW Pennsylvania (boats <16’).

• Pennsylvania already has this requirement in law; Mississippi does not, but will support this project by informing the public.

• Completing a wear rate study and a participation study.

Mandatory Education

As of April 14, 2008

States Requiring Motorboat Operator or PWC Proof of Certification

Education Req – Birthday-based

Short-Term Phase-In & May Require Operator’s License

DC

Ed Req – PWCs Only for Certain Ages Only or Rentals Only

Education Req – Certain Ages Only (Usually preteens &/or teens &/or young adults only)

Note that each state has unique requirements that may impact different age operators.

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MB >18 YOA Passed 3/9/06

Phased in by 7/1/2016

Phased in by 4/28/998/94

PWC 14 YOA

Hawaii 1/1/05 thrill craft / PWC

Phased in by 6/1/09


phased in by 10/23/09

PWC 16-17 YOA

PWC 16-17 YOA

PWC Rental Requirements

No Boating Education Requirements

NH Phased in by 1/1/08


States Reciprocity – Acceptance of NASBLA Approved Certificates for Motorboats only

Honors NASBLA approved certificates for non-residents

No Reciprocity with any state

DC

One or more may apply: 1.If taught in a classroom setting.2. Must be a proctored exam.3. Must be issued by a state agency and

NASBLA Approved

Note: each state may have unique requirements that may impact different age operators for motorboats and PWC use .

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Source consulted: NASBLA Reference Guide April 08

Mandatory Education Proposal

• Spring 2004 NBSAC resolution advising USCG to seek legislation authorizing USCG to promulgate mandatory education regulations.

• USCG/Administration sent legislative change proposal to Hill to do this in early 2006 & early 2007.


• Proposals failed probably because of misperception, confusing terminology, concern over possible future CG direction.

• Fall 2007 NBSAC resolution advised USCG to continue work on legislation for federal mandatory education & to create workgroup.


• NBSAC workgroup met December 3, 2007. 13 organizations represented.

• USCG legislative change proposal has been rewritten and is going through final clearance at this time.

Mandatory EducationWorkgroup Recommendations

• Many recommendations from workgroup:– Don’t include an operator identification requirement

in this safety legislation;– Apply to motorboats only;– Reciprocity nationwide;– Grace period for new boat purchases;– Reduced requirement for renters; and – Readily available education options (on-line

included)

Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund

RBS Funding

2005 Reauthorization Provided More $:• RBS now receives 18.5% of Sport Fish

Restoration and Boating Trust Fund revenues instead of prior $64 M per year

• FY 05 State Grants - $56 M– Nonprofit grants ~ $2.9 M

• FY 08 State Grants $122M– Nonprofit grants ~ $6+ M

FISHINGFISHING(Total (Total -- $351,927,095)$351,927,095)

FWS Admin = $9,458,994 FWS Admin = $9,458,994 Commissions = $1,200,000 Commissions = $1,200,000

MultiMulti-- State Cons Grants = $3,140,000 State Cons Grants = $3,140,000 *Sport Fish Restoration = $338,128,101 *Sport Fish Restoration = $338,128,101

(* (* ““AccessAccess”” $ already deducted. See below.)$ already deducted. See below.)

BOATING & FISHING(Total - $114,659,460)Interest- $67,773,619

Import Duties- $46,885,841

BOATINGBOATING(Total (Total -- $220,529,520)$220,529,520)

RBS = $132,923,837RBS = $132,923,837*Access = $59,669,665*Access = $59,669,665

Clean Vessel Act = $13,968,009Clean Vessel Act = $13,968,009BIG = $13,968,009BIG = $13,968,009

SMALL ENGI NE FUEL TAX

- $102,002,000

FI SHI NGFishing Equip

Taxes (3)- $110,185,000

COASTAL WETLANDS

= $126,123,836

Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Program FundingProgram Funding

Sport Fish Restoration and

Boating Trust Fund & Boat Safety Account

$712,548,460BOATING & FISHINGOutreach (Take Me Fishing)

= $13,968,009

FY2007- 08

BOATING

(Total - $385,702,000)

Motorboat Fuel Tax - $365,001,000

Boat Safety Acct. - $17,139,000

Elec. Outboard Motor Tax - $3,562,000

FY07 Receipts

FY08 Distribution

Current as of 2-28-08

SFRBTF Reauthorization

SFRBTF Authorization Expires End of FY 09

• Coast Guard has developed a legislative proposal (LCP) for the reauthorization and enhanced funding of the RBS program.

• LCP drawn from NBSAC resolution, NASBLA/AFWA proposal, and other input.

• LCP going through final internal clearance now.


• Once LCP clears Coast Guard review, then it goes to DHS for clearance.

• If LCP clears DHS, then it goes to OMB, who shares it with other departments for comment.

• If LCP clears other departments/OMB, then it’s forwarded to the Hill for consideration as an add-on to Coast Guard Authorization Bill.


• NASBLA, AFWA and other boating interests working together to established collaborative legislation proposal.

• Coast Guard and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service providing technical assistance.

• Together, the expected results are positive!

Vessel Identification System

Vessel Identification System (VIS)

• VIS became operational late September 2007.

• 23 states and territories have submitted signed MOAs, and 6 more are being completed now.

• State participation essential to make VIS effective as a law enforcement and maritime security strategy.

Which States Have Signed Their MOAs for VIS?

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MOAs not yet signed

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National Boating Survey

National Boating Survey

• Survey awaiting final approval from OMB, and acquisition process underway for getting a contractor to implement survey.

• Seeking a 5-year contract to cover first 3 surveys – every other year.

• Winter 2008/2009 implementation.

Propeller Strike Avoidance


• 30+ deaths per year and hundreds of injuries

• Special work group coordinated by ABYC to develop prop guard performance standard

• Proposals supported by NBSAC – Regulation for cut-off switch installation and

use– Regulation for operator to turn engine off– Education package for rentals


• Initial education package for rentals discussed and distributed at IBWSS in San Diego, CA.

• Researching data to use for work plans for regulatory projects for cut-off switch installation and use, and for operator to turn engine off.

• ABYC in phase 2 of 3 for developing performance standards for “prop guard” type devices.

Hull Identification Number

17-Character Hull Identification Number Proposal from NBSAC

• Federal Register Notice requesting comments posted on March 17, 2008. Period extended on NASBLA & NMMA request.

• Input vital to doing defendable cost/benefit analysis.

17-Character Hull Identification Number Proposal from NBSAC

• Decision between survey vs. study for completing cost/benefit analysis.

• Potential candidates for completing study being identified now, with desire to initiate study in near future.

Exciting New PWC Technology

IntelligentBrake andReverse (iBR)

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• Intelligent – Higher level of sophistication improves riding experience

• Integrated – All systems work together

Intelligent Brake and Reverse

• Improve maneuverability by offering a brake and reverse

lever install on the steering to decelerate the boat

• Automatic neutral position when activating and releasing

brake lever

• Neutral position when starting

• Braking effect

• Better system to avoid obstacle

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iBR Test Results

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