[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 5]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR453.7]

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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
          CHAPTER IV--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 453--CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 453.7  Appeal provisions.

    (a) The owner, his agent, or the custodian of a container subject to 
a detention order or other order may petition the Chief, Merchant Vessel 
Inspection Division, Office of Merchant Marine Safety, U.S. Coast Guard 
to review that order.
    (b) The Chief, Merchant Vessel Inspection Division, Office of 
Merchant Marine Safety, U.S. Coast Guard requires independent surveys to 
determine the extent of deficiencies, if necessary. Upon completion of 
his review, including review of the results of any required independent 
surveys, the

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Chief, Merchant Vessel Inspection Division, Office of Merchant Marine 
Safety, U.S. Coast Guard affirms, sets aside, or modifies the order.
    (c) The owner of a container is liable for any costs incident to a 
petition for review including any independent surveys, and for any other 
costs incident to or resulting from detention or other control of a 
container.
    (d) Unless otherwise determined by the Chief, Merchant Vessel 
Inspection Division, Office of Merchant Marine Safety, U.S. Coast Guard, 
a detention order or other order remains in effect pending the outcome 
of any petition or appeal of that order.
    (e) The Chief, Merchant Vessel Inspection Division, Office of 
Merchant Marine Safety, U.S. Coast Guard acts on all appeals within ten 
days of receipt.

[45 FR 37217, June 2, 1980, as amended at 47 FR 50496, Nov. 8, 1982]

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