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46 U.S.C. § 14103

Title 46 Chapter 141 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 14103. Delegation of authority

  • (a) The Secretary may delegate to a qualified person the authority to measure a vessel and issue an International Tonnage Certificate (1969) or other appropriate certificate of measurement under this part.
  • (b) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary, a decision of the person delegated authority under subsection (a) of this section related to measuring a vessel or issuing a certificate may be appealed to the Secretary.
  • (c) For a vessel that engages on a foreign voyage, the Secretary may delegate to another country that is a party to the Convention the authority to measure the vessel and issue an International Tonnage Certificate (1969) under chapter 143 of this title.
  • (d) The Secretary may terminate a delegation made under this section after giving written notice to the person.

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