§221.71. Hearing Officer referral.

46 C.F.R. § 221.71

If, pursuant to § 221.67(b)(2) of this subpart, a Party elects to have the matter referred to a Hearing Officer, the Vessel Transfer Officer may—

(a)

Decide not to proceed with penalty action, close the case, and notify the Party in writing that the case has been closed; or

(b)

Refer the matter to a Hearing Officer with the case file and a record of any prior violations by the Party.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 46 U.S.C. chs. 301, 313, and 561; Pub. L. 114-74; 49 CFR 1.93.

Source: 57 FR 23478, June 3, 1992, unless otherwise noted.