[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 33, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 33CFR53.5]



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                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS

 

         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

PART 53_COAST GUARD WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 53.5  Definitions.



    As used in this part, the following terms shall have the meaning 

stated, except as otherwise provided:

    Board for Correction of Military Records of the Coast Guard. The 

Department of Homeland Security Board for Correction of Military Records 

of the Coast Guard (Board) is empowered under 10 U.S.C. 1552 to make 

corrections of Coast Guard military records. The Board is part of the 

Office of the General Counsel in the Office of the Secretary of Homeland 

Security.

    Corrective Action. Any action deemed necessary to make the 

complainant whole, changes in agency regulations or practices, and/or 

administrative or disciplinary action against offending personnel, or 

referral to the U.S. Attorney General or courtmartial convening 

authority of any evidence of criminal violation.

    Inspector General. The Inspector General in the Office of Inspector 

General of the Department of Homeland Security, as appointed under the 

Inspector General Act of 1978.

    Law Specialist. A commissioned officer of the Coast Guard designated 

for special duty (law).

    Member of the Coast Guard. Any past or present Coast Guard uniformed 

personnel, officer or enlisted, regular or reserve. This definition 

includes cadets of the Coast Guard Academy.

    Member of Congress. In addition to a Representative or a Senator, 

the term includes any Delegate or Resident Commissioner to Congress.

    Personnel Action. Any action taken regarding a member of the Coast 

Guard that adversely affects or has the potential to adversely affect 

the member's position or his or her career. Such actions include, but 

are not limited to, a disciplinary or other corrective action; a 

transfer or reassignment; a performance evaluation; or a decision 

concerning a promotion, pay, benefits, awards, or training.

    Reprisal. Taking or threatening to take an unfavorable personnel 

action or withholding or threatening to withhold a favorable personnel 

action against a member of the Coast Guard for making or preparing to 

make a communication to a Member of Congress or an Inspector General.

    Secretary. The Secretary of Homeland Security or his or her 

delegate.



[56 FR 13405, Apr. 2, 1991, as amended by USCG-2003-14505, 68 FR 9535, 

Feb. 28, 2003]