[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 6]
[Revised as of October 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR453.7]

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                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
        CHAPTER IV--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 453_CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT--Table of Contents
 
Sec.  453.7  Appeal provisions.

    (a) The owner, his agent, or the custodian of a container subject to 
a detention order or other order, may petition the Chief, Office of 
Operating and Environmental Standards (G-MSO), U.S. Coast Guard to 
review that order.
    (b) The Chief, Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (G-
MSO), U.S. Coast Guard requires independent surveys to determine the 
extent of deficiencies, if necessary. Upon completion of his review, 
including review of the results of any required independent surveys, the 
Chief, Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (G-MSO), U.S. 
Coast Guard affirms, sets aside, or modifies the order.
    (c) The owner of a container is liable for any costs incident to a 
petition for review including any independent surveys, and for any other 
costs incident to or resulting from detention or other control of a 
container.
    (d) Unless otherwise determined by the Chief, Office of Operating 
and Environmental Standards (G-MSO), U.S. Coast Guard, a detention order 
or other order remains in effect pending the outcome of any petition or 
appeal of that order.
    (e) The Chief, Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (G-
MSO), U.S. Coast Guard acts on all appeals within ten days of receipt.

[45 FR 37217, June 2, 1980, as amended at 47 FR 50496, Nov. 8, 1982; 69 
FR 58353, Sept. 30, 2004]

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