---
kind: "section"
citation: "6 C.F.R. § 3.3"
title: "6"
number: "3.3"
heading: "Applicability."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/6/3.3"
---

# §3.3. Applicability.

- (a) **General requirement.** Except as provided in [paragraph (b)](#b) of this section, this part prescribes the exclusive process for interested persons to submit a rulemaking petition on a matter within DHS's jurisdiction.
- (b) **Exceptions—**
  - (1) **U.S. Coast Guard.** This part does not apply to any petition for rulemaking directed to the U.S. Coast Guard. Such petitions are governed by [33 CFR 1.05-20](/cfr/33/1.05-20.md).
  - (2) **Federal Emergency Management Agency.** This part does not apply to any petition for rulemaking directed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Such petitions are governed by [44 CFR 1.8](/cfr/44/1.8.md).

## Notes

### Amendments

[81 FR 47286, July 21, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 23500, Apr. 4, 2024]

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 553(e); 6 U.S.C. 112.

### Source

Source: 81 FR 47286, July 21, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[81 FR 47286, July 21, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 23500, Apr. 4, 2024]