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National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (NBSAC)

The National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (NBSAC) was originally established as the National Boating Safety Advisory Council 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 Committee in prescribing Federal regulations and regarding other major boating safety matters.

NBSAC typically holds two meetings a year, usually in the spring and fall. Meetings are open to the public, and meeting details are published in the Federal Register. The Director of Inspections & Compliance (CG-5PC) serves as the Committee sponsor, and the Chief, Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety (CG-BSX) is the Designated Federal Officer.

General Information

Authority for NBSAC is found in 46 USC 15105. Operations are governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the NBSAC charter, and bylaws.

FACA was enacted to ensure advisory committee recommendations are objective and accessible to the public. Oversight is managed through the General Services Administration.

More information is available at www.gsa.gov/committeemanagement

Charter and Bylaws

The Charter and bylaws provide the framework for NBSAC operations and outline committee responsibilities and procedures.

Membership

NBSAC consists of 21 members representing state boating safety officials, the boating industry, national recreational boating organizations, and the general public. Members are appointed by the Secretary of Homeland Security for three-year terms.

Subcommittees

NBSAC operates three standing subcommittees: Prevention through People, Boats and Associated Equipment, and Strategic Planning. Additional ad hoc subcommittees are formed as needed.

Working Files

Committee Meetings

  • Federal Register Notices (link unavailable)
  • Meeting Minutes (link unavailable)

General Information

  • National RBS Strategic Plan 2022–2026
  • Background Information (link unavailable)
  • Bylaws (link unavailable)
  • Charter (link unavailable)

Membership

  • Membership Roster (link unavailable)

Reports and Recommendations

  • Reports and Recommendations (link unavailable)

Subcommittees / Working Groups

  • Subcommittee Listings (link unavailable)

Task Statements

  • Task Statements (link unavailable)

Archived Council Information

  • Archived NBSAC Council Information (link unavailable)