46 C.F.R. § 139.160

Coast Guard oversight activities.

Last amended: 2016Year: 2026Length: 112 wordsSubsections: 3Official source

Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 139.160 (2026)

(a) The Coast Guard will provide notice to the TPO 48 hours in advance of any site visit, unless the visit is in response to a complaint or other evidence of regulatory non-compliance. During the visit, the Coast Guard may: (1) Inspect a TPO's records; (2) Conduct interviews of auditors or surveyors to aid in the evaluation of the organization; and (3) Observe audits or surveys. (b) The Coast Guard may require that the owner or managing operator make available a copy of the TSMS upon request. (c) The Coast Guard may require a revision of a previously approved TSMS if it is determined that requirements of this subchapter are not met.
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