33 CFR 51.6 - Propriety standard of review.

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters last revised: Nov 21, 2024

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§ 51.6 - Propriety standard of review.

A discharge is deemed to be proper except that:

(a) A discharge may be improper if an error of fact, law, procedure, or discretion was associated with the discharge at the time of issuance which prejudiced the rights of the applicant.

(b) A discharge may be improper if there has been a change in policy by the Coast Guard made expressly retroactive to the type of discharge under consideration.

authority: 10 U.S.C. 1553; 14 U.S.C. 501,503; Department of Homeland Security Delegations No. 0160.1(II)(B)(1), 0170.1(II)(23)

source: CGD 81-104, 50 FR 41495, Oct. 11, 1985, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 33 CFR 51.6