1. (a) The Commandant (CG-5P) maintains the docket for each application.

   1. (1) The docket contains a copy of all documents filed or issued as part of the application process.
   2. (2) Recommendations submitted by Federal departments and agencies under 33 U.S.C. 1504(e)(2) are docketed when they are received.
   3. (3) Copies of applicable National Environmental Policy Act documents prepared under 33 U.S.C. 1504(f) are docketed when they are sent to the Environmental Protection Agency.

2. (b) For a document designated as protected from disclosure under 33 U.S.C. 1513(b), the Commandant (CG-5P):

   1. (1) Prevents the information in the document from being disclosed, unless the Commandant (CG-5P) states that the disclosure is not inconsistent with 33 U.S.C. 1513(b); and
   2. (2) Keeps a record of all individuals who have a copy of the document.

[USCG-1998-3884, 71 FR 57651, Sept. 29, 2006, as amended by USCG-2013-0397, 78 FR 39176, July 1, 2013]