Got this from CBP.gov http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/news_r...06/11082006.xml Miami –U.S. Customs and Border Protection today announced the launch of a new Local Boater Option, designed to assist honest international boaters as they return to the United States from foreign waters. CBP will implement revised clearance procedures for pleasure boats arriving in the United States from foreign waters. In the pleasure boat environment, the master of any vessel must report their arrival to CBP after having been at any foreign port or place or after having contact with any hovering vessel. For pleasure boats returning to locations in Florida, pleasure boat arrival reporting is a two-step process: All pleasure boats arriving in South Florida must call 1-800-432-1216 or 1-800-451-0393 to report their arrival. Upon completion of telephonic arrival notification, boaters will be directed to the nearest Port of Entry to present themselves and any passengers for a face-to-face interview. With the addition of the new Local Boater Option: Boaters will be given the opportunity to register their biographical data and vessel information with CBP. Registrants will also present themselves in person and present proof of citizenship or legal permanent residence at the time of the application. This option is available to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Registration in the CBP system will result in the issuance of a pleasure boat registration number. Boaters will utilize the registration number when they notify CBP of future arrivals. There is no fee for the Local Boater Option. Boaters are encouraged to call their local CBP Port of Entry to schedule an appointment for enrollment in the Local Boater Option. Time permitting, arriving boaters will be given the opportunity to register upon arrival during their face-to-face interview at CBP Private Aircraft Facilities and Ports of Entry.