46 CFR 8.560 - Waiver.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 19, 2024

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: May 14, 2024

View all text of Subpart E [§ 8.500 - § 8.570]

§ 8.560 - Waiver.

(a) A Coast Guard District Commander may waive any requirement of this subpart—

(1) If good cause exists for granting a waiver; and

(2) If the safety of the vessel and those on board will not be adversely affected.

(b) Requests for waiver of any requirement of this subpart must be submitted in writing to the cognizant OCMI for review before forwarding to the Coast Guard District Commander for action.

authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903,1904,3803; 46 U.S.C. 3103,3306,3316,3703,and; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1 and Aug. 8, 2011 Delegation of Authority, Anti-Fouling Systems

source: CGD 95-010, 62 FR 67532, Dec. 24, 1997, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 8.560