Under the provisions of the Federal Boating Act of 1958, Coast Guard boating safety teams are required to:
| ensure that recreational boaters have had substantial marine-fire safety training. | ||
| maintain control over merchandise, including fireworks, imported from other countries. | ||
| inspect small boats to ensure compliance with required safety measures, including fire safety. | ||
| be the lead agency for all hazardous materials incidents in factories near large bodies of water. |
