Coast Guard Boating Accident Report Form (CG-3865)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. COAST GUARD

Coast Guard Boating Accident Report form (CG-3865)

OMB No. 1625-0003 Exp: 09/30/2014

Who must comply?	Owners of recreational boats involved in accidents that involve death, injuries requiring medical attention beyond first aid, or property damage in excess of $2,000.
What is this collection about?	This form is the data collection instrument that allows the Coast Guard to collect, analyze and publish reports, information, and statistics on marine casualties related to recreational boating.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 33 CFR 173 Subpart A & C Title 33 CFR 174 Subpart A, C & D
When must information be submitted to the Coast Guard?	The information must be provided to the Coast Guard by the state reporting authority within 30 days of the receipt of the casualty or accident report.
How is the information submitted?	The information is submitted electronically into the Coast Guard’s Boating Accident Report Database (BARD).
What happens when complete information is received?	This information is reviewed by the Coast Guard and used to publish the annual Boating Statistics Report and to develop boating safety interventions based on what is causing boating accidents.
For additional information, contact—	Commandant (CG-5422) Attn: Statistician 2100 2nd Street SW Stop 7581 Washington, DC 20593-7581 (202) 372-1103

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The Coast Guard estimates that the average burden for this report is about 35 minutes. You may submit any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate or any suggestions for reducing the burden to: Commandant (CG-542), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 2^nd Street SW Stop 7581, Washington, DC 20593-7581 or Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1625-0003), Washington, DC 20503.