Commandant
United States Coast Guard
2100 Second Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20593-0001
(202) 267-2245
COMDNOTE 5890
3 MAR 1993
COMMANDANT NOTICE 5890
Subj: CH-2 TO COMDTINST M5890.9, COAST GUARD CLAIMS AND
LITIGATION MANUAL
1. PURPOSE
. This Notice publishes changes to Chapters 1, 2, 3,
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and to Enclosures
(1), (2), (4), (10), (11), (12), (14), (15), (16), and (17);
it also adds a new Chapter 19, as well as new Enclosures
(18), (19), and (20).
2. SUMMARY
. Language which has been modified or added is
indicated by "alternate ribbon" highlighting. Not every
change has been noted. The major changes are summarized as
follows:
a. 1-B-3: Places responsibility for investigations on a
"claims arising from the activities of a unit
or its personnel" basis, vice the previous
geographical basis.
b. 1-B-5: Recognizes the role of CCGD2 for processing
Personnel Claims.
c. 1-B-7: Recognizes the role of the NPFC.
d. 1-E: Authorizes the continued use of other
military services' published claims guidance
where it does not conflict with Coast Guard
policy or guidance.
