33 CFR §157.306
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- (a)The Assistant Commandant for Prevention issues a written decision concerning the grant or denial of each exemption or modification requested under § 157.302.
- (b)If the exemption or request for modification is denied, the decision under paragraph (a) of this section includes the reasons for the denial.
- (c)Any person directly affected by, and not satisfied with, a decision made under paragraph (a) of this section may appeal that decision, in writing, to the Commandant (CG-CVC), Attn: Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7501, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7501. The appeal may contain any supporting documentation or evidence that the appellant wishes to have considered.
- (d)The Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard issues a ruling after reviewing the appeal submitted under paragraph (c) of this section. This ruling is final agency action.