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Filling out the Private Aids to Navigation Application is an essential step for individuals or organizations seeking to establish, maintain, or modify maritime navigation aids. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to help users complete the application accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the PRIVATE AIDS TO NAVIGATION APPLICATION.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by carefully reading the entire form and accompanying instructions. Ensure you understand the requirements for submitting a completed application for private aids to navigation.
3. Fill out Block 1 to indicate the action requested for the private aids to navigation, specifying whether you wish to establish or maintain, discontinue, or change the aid.
4. In Block 2, provide the date on which you would like the action to start. Specify if the aid will be operated annually or temporarily.
5. For Block 3, indicate the operation details, describing how the aids will function. If discontinuing, you may skip this block.
6. In Block 4, explain the necessity for the aid by providing a detailed description of why it is required.
7. Complete Block 5 with the general locality of the proposed aid, including geographic cues to help identify its location.
8. In Block 6, provide any necessary authorizations from the Corps of Engineers if required for the structure or buoy indicated in your application.
9. For Block 7, complete the applicable columns based on the type of aid you are requesting. This includes details such as the light list number, flash color, position, height above water, etc.
10. Use Block 8 to add any additional comments or relevant information related to the application.
11. Fill in the details of the person in direct charge of the aid in Block 9, and the person or corporation responsible for expenses in Block 10.
12. Sign and date the application. Ensure the signature and title of the official signing are included.
13. Upon completing the application, make three copies and submit them to the U.S. Coast Guard District Commander for review. Be sure to attach any required charts or sketches.
14. Once you receive an approved form back from the District Commander, ensure to follow up with any required notifications or actions as specified in the approval.

Complete your application for private aids to navigation online today to ensure compliance and proper navigation safety.