§ 148.505 How do I apply for an exemption?

(a) Any person required to comply with a requirement in this subchapter may submit a petition for exemption from that requirement.

(b) The petition must be submitted in writing to the Commandant (CG–5P) and the MARAD Administrator.

(c) The Commandant (CG–5P) may require the petition to provide an alternative to the requirement.

[USCG–1998–3884, 71 FR 57651, Sept. 29, 2006, as amended by USCG–2013–0397, 78 FR 39177, July 1, 2013]