[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] [Page 35-36] 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 [[Page 36]] 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.