[Coch] CCWEB access Small Craft Facility Reports

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With respect to the comment about a chart up date, may also require a Coast
Pilot update.  NOAA passes chart updates to the Coast Pilot team so it is
not necessary to submit a Coast Pilot report in addition to the SCf report.
Coast Pilot reports can/should be submitted for items that are not chart
updates but would add to usability of the Coast Pilot and for corrections to
txt or other CP content.

Have a great day,  Ed ..
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> While we are on the subject of Small Craft Facility Updating, there is an
additional  point to consider. The USPS recently joined the USCG Auxiliary
in the Recreational Boating Safety Visitation Program (RBSVP). The manual
for that program is being re-written but the interim USCG Aux "Best
Practices Guide" is available at:
http://safetyseal.net/manuals/RBSVPBestPracticesGuideOCT04.pdf
>
> On of the objective of the RBSVP (page 3) is:
>
> "Assist in NOAA Small Craft Marina Facility updating."
>
> More detail is provided on page 6. Ignore the parts about forms, reporting
and qualifications; they do not apply to the USPS. What is important is that
Small Craft Facility Updating is both an additional service an RBSVP can
provide to the marine partner and is also an answer to the potential
question from the partner "What is in this for me?".
>
> *** start copy
>
> X Small Craft Facility Updating:
> During visits to Marina Partners, the Program Visitor can conduct a survey
for the purpose of updating the applicable Small Craft Chart. The Program
Visitor should provide a clear explanation of the Small Craft Facility
Updating program and how the information will be presented to the boating
public via NOS/NOAA charts, Notice to Mariners, Coast Pilots, etc. The
Program Visitor should refer any technical questions the Partner may have to
the nearest Coast Guard unit and cover only those subjects listed within the
report forms. The NOAA 77-5 form is used for reporting. After completion,
PVs should submit the NOAA 77-5 form, via the Aids to Navigation (AN) chain,
to the DSO-AN who sends it to NOAA. Pertinent information that would assist
a smallcraft operator should be listed in the comment
> section of the form. Such information could include:
> • A general description of the area where the facility is located
> • Facility description, hours of operation, available on-site and nearby
services
>
> • Directions to the facility, including both land and water access
navigation instructions Attachments such as chart sections, facility
brochures, photographs or sketches can provide additional information to the
agency responsible for the chart modification. Care should be taken to
ensure legibility in completing the form and that all copies are readable
and clear. Most questions can be answered with a yes or no.
>
> For complete instruction and assistance in completing the appropriate
forms, the PV should work closely with the appropriate leadership positions
within their organization. While it is not mandatory for the Program Visitor
to be qualified as an ATON Verifier, the training for this qualification
would better equip the Program Visitor for this valuable activity.
>
> **** end copy
>
> And very often a Small Craft Chart Update should also be a Coast Pilot
Update.
>
> Hal Leahy
> Palm Beach S&PS
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