[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR46.10-1]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 46_SUBDIVISION LOAD LINES FOR PASSENGER VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart 46.10_Administration
 
Sec. 46.10-1  Relaxation from regulations.


    (a) New passenger vessels making foreign voyages by sea shall comply 
with the requirements in this part. An existing passenger vessel engaged 
in foreign voyages by sea may be permitted relaxation from the 
requirements of this part if, in the opinion of the Commandant, U.S. 
Coast Guard, such requirements are unreasonable or impracticable.
    (b) A new passenger vessel making coastwise voyages by sea or making 
Great Lakes voyages shall comply with the requirements in this part. An 
existing passenger vessel making coastwise voyages by sea or Great Lakes 
voyages may be permitted relaxation from the requirements of this part 
if, in the opinion of the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, such 
requirements are unreasonable or impracticable.