The document provides an update on the work of the Education Standards Panel (ESP) to develop national boating education standards in accordance with the American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) requirements. The ESP's goals are to provide consistent, risk-based standards for boater education programs across the nation. The panel includes representatives from various stakeholder groups and follows ANSI's standard development processes, including open participation and consensus-based decision making. The ESP has begun its work to review and potentially revise the existing national boating education standards through a public submission process, with the goal of certifying the standards under ANSI and improving boater safety nationwide.

21. 5 Interest Categories Interest Category Definition/Example Commercial Any person or representative from a for-profit company or organization offering NASBLA-approved/sanctioned courses. Also covers boat and boat accessory manufacturers, insurance companies, boat dealers, marina owners, towing and salvage companies, trade association representatives, etc. Non-Governmental Organization Non-profit organizations offering boating safety courses or having an interest in boating and water safety. Federal Boating Agency U.S. Coast Guard, international government agency, etc. State Boating Agency (5 seats) Members of the state boating agencies Public Boaters, researchers, boating writers or others that have an interest in boating and water safety.

22. 5 Interest Categories Interest Category Member Commercial Cindy Kalkomey, Boat Ed Kerry Moher, Boater Exam Non-Governmental Organization John Adey, ABYC Joseph Gatfield, Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons Terry Leitz, NMMA Federal Boating Agency Robin Freeman, USCG Aux John Malatak, USCG State Boating Agency (5 seats) Anthony Cordoza, New Hampshire Ed Huntsman, Arizona Jeff Johnson, Alaska MariAnn Koloszar, Oregon Betsy Woods, Tennessee Public Joseph Connolly, II Robert Sweet Pamela Dillon (Chair)