[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR8.560]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 8--VESSEL INSPECTION ALTERNATIVES--Table of Contents
 
                Subpart E--Streamlined Inspection Program
 
Sec. 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.
    (c) A copy of each waiver granted under this section shall be 
maintained at all times in the VAP.