§ 562. Appeals and waivers
§ 562.
Appeals and waivers
Except for the Commandant, any individual adjudicating an appeal or waiver of a decision regarding marine safety, including inspection or manning and threats to the environment, shall—
(1)
be a qualified specialist with the training, experience, and qualifications in marine safety to effectively judge the facts and circumstances involved in the appeal and make a judgment regarding the merits of the appeal; or
(2)
have a senior staff member who—
(A)
meets the requirements of paragraph (1);
(B)
actively advises the individual adjudicating the appeal; and
(C)
concurs in writing on the decision on appeal.