[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR2.75-40]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 2_VESSEL INSPECTIONS--Table of Contents
 
Subpart 2.75_Approvals of Safety Equipment, Materials and Installations, 
              and Qualifications for Construction Personnel
 
Sec. 2.75-40  Suspension of approval.

    (a) Whenever it is determined that a specific item is not in 
compliance with

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the applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and the requirements 
specified in the approval issued by the Coast Guard, the District 
Commander or the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, will immediately 
notify the holder of the approval wherein the specific item fails to 
meet applicable requirements. If the defects, deficiencies or variations 
in the item are deemed important, such officer is authorized and may 
immediately suspend the approval, may require the holder to surrender 
the certificate of approval (if any), and may direct the holder to cease 
claiming the defective items are Coast Guard approved, pending a final 
decision from the Commandant in the matter.
    (b) The procedures for appealing the temporary suspension shall be 
those described in Sec. 2.01-70.