[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: 33CFR148.321]

[Page 193]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 148--GENERAL--Table of Contents
 
                    Subpart C--Application Proceeding
 
Sec. 148.321  Decision process generally.

    (a) During the 45-day period immediately following the completion of 
the final public hearing on a proposed deepwater port license for a 
designated application area, opportunity is provided for the various 
Federal departments and agencies having expertise concerning, or 
jurisdiction over, any aspect of ownership, construction, or operation 
of deepwater ports or having a duty under the Act with respect thereto 
and the Governor of each adjacent coastal State to formulate and 
transmit to the Secretary their determinations, recommendations, 
opinions and approvals or disapprovals, as the case may be.
    (b) Within 45 days after the expiration of the 45-day period 
described in paragraph (a) of this section, the Secretary approves or 
denies each application for a deepwater port license in the designated 
application area.