[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR138.50]

[Page 83]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 138--FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR WATER POLLUTION (VESSELS)--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 138.50  Time to apply.

    (a) A vessel operator who wishes to obtain a Certificate shall file 
a completed application form, evidence of financial responsibility and 
appropriate fees at least 21 days prior to the date the Certificate is 
required. The Director, NPFC, may waive this 21-day requirement.
    (b) The Director, NPFC, generally processes applications in the 
order in which they are received at the National Pollution Funds Center.