[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: 46CFR5.71]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 5_MARINE INVESTIGATION REGULATIONS_PERSONNEL ACTION--Table of
 
            Subpart C_Statement of Policy and Interpretation
 
Sec. 5.71  Maritime labor disputes.

    Under no circumstances will the Coast Guard exercise its authority 
for the purpose of favoring any party to a maritime labor controversy. 
However, if the situation affecting the safety of the vessel or persons 
on board is presented, the matter shall be thoroughly investigated and 
when a violation of existing statutes or regulations is indicated, 
appropriate action will be taken.