§140.203. Investigation procedures.
33 C.F.R. § 140.203
Insofar as practicable, investigations conducted pursuant to this subchapter shall follow the procedures of 46 CFR part 4.
Representatives of the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement may participate in these investigations. This participation may include, but is not limited to:
Participating in a joint on-scene investigation;
Making recommendations concerning the scope of the investigation;
Calling and examining witnesses; and
Submitting or requesting additional evidence.
Reports of investigations conducted under this subchapter shall be made available to parties to the investigation and the public upon completion of agency action.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[CGD 78-160, 47 FR 9376, Mar. 4, 1982, as amended by USCG-2013-1057, 91 FR 39484, June 30, 2026]
Authority
Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333, 1348, 1350, 1356; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
Source
Source: CGD 78-160, 47 FR 9376, Mar. 4, 1982, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[CGD 78-160, 47 FR 9376, Mar. 4, 1982, as amended by USCG-2013-1057, 91 FR 39484, June 30, 2026]