Interagency Task Force on the Roles and Missions of the United States Coast Guard
Headline: Establishes Task Force to Review United States Coast Guard Roles and Missions
What it does: Agencies must advise the Secretary of Transportation on appropriate Coast Guard roles and missions through 2020.
- May influence federal investment decisions for the Coast Guard's Deepwater replacement project.
- Could shift specific Coast Guard duties to private, state, or other federal entities.
- Requires agencies to provide information and support to the Task Force for six months.
Summary
This order creates an interagency Task Force to review and recommend the appropriate roles and missions of the United States Coast Guard through the year 2020. The Task Force will focus especially on deepwater missions—those generally beyond 50 nautical miles—and will report to the President through the Secretary of Transportation.
The Task Force includes representatives from many departments, may consult experts, and can travel or hire help. Its recommendations may affect funding decisions for the Coast Guard's Deepwater Capability Replacement Project.
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