(a) This section does not limit the authority of the Director under any other section in this chapter.

(b) When pilotage service is not provided by the association authorized under 46 U.S.C. 9304 because of a physical or economic inability to do so, or when the Certificate of Authorization is under suspension or revocation under §401.335, the Director may order any U.S. registered pilot to provide pilotage service.

[CGD 74-233, 40 FR 41527, Sept. 8, 1975, as amended by CGD 75-228, 40 FR 57673, Dec. 11, 1975. Redesignated and amended at 61 FR 32655, June 25, 1996, and further redesignated and amended by USCG-1998-3976, 63 FR 35139, 35140, June 29, 1998; USCG-2008-0906, 73 FR 56511, Sept. 29, 2008]