Regulations last checked for updates: Dec 18, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Nov 24, 2025
§ 249.12 - Waivers.

The provision of this part may be waived in writing, for special circumstances and good cause shown, provided the procedures adopted are consistent with the Act and with the intent of these regulations.

authority: Sec. 204(b), 1109, Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (46 App. U.S.C. 1114(b), 1279b); 49 CFR 1.66
source: 53 FR 23119, June 20, 1988, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 249.12