DISTRIBUTION – SDL No. 170
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16601.11
15 JAN 2021
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 16601.11
SPACE LAUNCH AND REENTRY ACTIVITIES AFFECTING THE MARINE
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
(a) Marine Planning to Operate and Maintain the Marine Transportation System (MTS)
and Implement National Policy, COMDTINST 16003.2 (series)
(b) Multiple Use Waterway Management Planning Guide, COMDTINST 5223.1
(series)
(c) Aeronautics and Space, Title 14 CFR
(d) Memoranda of Understanding/Agreement, COMDTINST 5216.18 (series)
(e) Risk Management (RM), COMDTINST 3500.3 (series)
(f) National Search and Rescue (SAR) Plan of the United States
(g) United States National Search and Rescue Supplement to the International
Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual
(h) U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the United States National Search and Rescue
Supplement (NSS) to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and
Rescue Manual (IAMSAR), COMDTINST M16130.2 (series)
1. PURPOSE. This Instruction prescribes policy and reporting requirements for all units
assessing and mitigating the risks related to space launch and reentry activities occurring in
or adjacent to the marine environment of the United States.
2. ACTION. All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge,
area and district operational commanders, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of
headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Instruction. Internet
release is authorized.
3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. None.
