§ 55335. Revocations and terminations of designations

• (a) After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary of Transportation may revoke a designation of a vessel as an American Great Lakes vessel if the Secretary finds that—
  • (1) the vessel does not meet a requirement for the designation;
  • (2) the vessel has been operated in violation of this subchapter; or
  • (3) the owner or operator of the vessel has violated an agreement made under section 55332(b) of this title .
• (b) On petition and a showing of good cause by the owner of a vessel, the Secretary may terminate the designation of a vessel as an American Great Lakes vessel. The Secretary may impose conditions in a termination order to prevent significant adverse effects on other operators of vessels of the United States.