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NI 30
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Recommendations for life jacket use

Obtain national consensus on recommendations for use of life jackets while boating, swimming, or participating in other water-related activities.

Life Jacket Working Group (LJWG)

Progress Notes:

05/19/2026

U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan Coalition, Inc. (USNWSAP). National Recommendations for U.S. Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and Life Jacket Use—A Working Document. 2026. (https://watersafetyplan.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/National-Recommendations-for-PFDs-and-Life-Jackets-Final-5-26.pdf); includes NI 3, NI 29 & NI 30; Specifically addresses Action Recommendation LJ 8.

Recommendations Addressed

LJ 8
Develop National Use Recommendations for Personal Flotation, Rescue, and Other Flotation Devices

Develop and implement national recommendations for use of life jackets, personal flotation devices (PFDs), rescue and other flotation devices while boating, swimming, or participating in other water related activities.

See new publication:

U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan Coalition, Inc. (USNWSAP). National Recommendations for U.S. Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and Life Jacket Use—A Working Document. 2026. (https://watersafetyplan.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/National-Recommendations-for-PFDs-and-Life-Jackets-Final-5-26.pdf)

Includes National Implications 3, 29 & 30; Specifically addresses Action Recommendation LJ 8.

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