[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
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 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.

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    (b) The procedures for appealing the temporary suspension shall be 
those described in Sec. 2.01-70.