This manual is the end product of more than 4 years of work by members of the United
States Power Squadrons and the National Ocean Service. The following individuals are
acknowledged for their exceptional efforts in this endeavor.
This manual was printed by the National Ocean Service, Charting and Geodetic Services
to provide USPS members the information and procedures necessary to participate in
the Cooperative Charting Program. Additional copies of this manual may be obtained
from USPS Headquarters, 1504 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27622.