§ 55335. Revocations and terminations of designations
§ 55335.
Revocations and terminations of designations
(a)
Revocations.—
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)
Terminations.—
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.