46 USC 55335 - Revocations and terminations of designations

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 55335.

Revocations and terminations of designations

(a)

Revocations.—

After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary of Transportation may revoke a designation of a vessel as an American Great Lakes vessel if the Secretary finds that—

(1)

the vessel does not meet a requirement for the designation;

(2)

the vessel has been operated in violation of this subchapter; or

(3)

the owner or operator of the vessel has violated an agreement made under section 55332(b) of this title.

(b)

Terminations.—

On petition and a showing of good cause by the owner of a vessel, the Secretary may terminate the designation of a vessel as an American Great Lakes vessel. The Secretary may impose conditions in a termination order to prevent significant adverse effects on other operators of vessels of the United States.

(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1650.)

cite as: 46 USC 55335