ALCOAST 197/26 - JUN 2026 NATIONAL RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY SURVEY (NRBSS) ENGAGEMENT - THROUGH FEBRUARY 2027

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/29/2026 05:05 PM EDT

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R 292045Z JUN 26  MID120041348973U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 197/26
SSIC 16760
SUBJ: NATIONAL RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY SURVEY (NRBSS)
ENGAGEMENT - THROUGH FEBRUARY 2027
1. PURPOSE. This ALCOAST highlights and supports the ongoing rollout
of the Coast Guard's National Recreational Boating Safety Survey
(NRBSS), which serves as the premier source of boating data across
all 50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia. The U.S. Coast
Guard administers the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.
Questions about the survey may arise from the boating public.
This ALCOAST provides guidance on providing awareness to the public
about potential voluntary survey participation.
2. BACKGROUND. Randomly selected United States households
with registered boat owners will receive invitations by mail
to participate in the NRBSS. This survey now includes online
participation options (see para 3 below).
3. ENGAGEMENT. Coast Guard personnel are encouraged to
promote potential survey participation with the boating public by
providing an information flyer with QR code to boaters during
boardings, at marinas, during community engagement events,
and at maritime industry meetings.
    a. Internal Coast Guard SharePoint Resources. The QR code and
engagement resources are available in the SharePoint link below:
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https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/HQ-DCO-5PC-BSX-21-NRBSS-
PublicOutreach

    b. Internet. Coast Guard personnel are encouraged to let all
boaters that own or operate (rent) motorboats, personal watercraft,
paddlecraft, and sailboats know that they can sign up for a chance
to be randomly selected for the confidential and voluntary NRBSS
at the Coast Guard website "Boat Responsibly" located:
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https://www.uscgboating.org

4. This message will be cancelled on 28 FEB 2027.
5. This NRBSS is an approved Information Collection,
OMB Control Number 1625-0089, which expires February 28, 2029.
6. POC. Mr. Jonathan C. Hsieh, Jonathan.c.Hsieh2@uscg.mil
7. CAPT Robert C. Compher, Assistant Commandant for Prevention
Policy (CG-5P), sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.