scope:

In General. This Instruction sets forth the process by which program directors will develop and submit legislative change proposals (LCPs) to the Office of Legislation (CG-0947). Additionally, this Instruction provides guidance with regard to the submission of views on legislative proposals, legislation, or legislative materials to the Office of Legislation (CG-0947).

b. Exceptions. This Instruction does not address:

(1) Testimony, Reports, and Budget Materials. Reference (a) governs the preparation and clearance of Coast Guard testimony to be presented by Coast Guard witnesses before Congress, Coast Guard reports to Congress, and Coast Guard budget and appropriations materials.

(2) Appearances Before Non-Federal Entities. Reference (b) governs the consideration of requests by Coast Guard personnel to appear before, and present testimony to, non-federal executive and legislative entities.

(3) Regulations. Reference (c) governs the preparation and clearance of proposed Coast Guard regulations and review and comment on other agencies' proposed regulations.

(4) Communications with Congress on Other Issues. The Office of Congressional Affairs (CG-0921) and the Office of Budget and Programs (CG-82) coordinate communications with Congress.

(5) Legal Opinions and Advice. Questions about the application or interpretation of current laws should be addressed to the servicing legal office.

PURPOSE. This Instruction sets forth the process by which program directors will develop and submit legislative change proposals (LCPs) to the Office of Legislation (CG-0947). Additionally, this Instruction provides guidance with regard to the submission of views on legislative proposals, legislation, or legislative materials to the Office of Legislation (CG-09