46 U.S.C. § 3712

Notification of noncompliance

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 525.)

The Secretary shall notify the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel found not to be in compliance with a regulation prescribed under this part and state how compliance may be achieved.

(Pub. L. 98–89, , 97 Stat. 525.)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
371246:391a(8)(A) 46:391a(8)(B)

Section 3712 requires the Secretary to notify appropriate parties when a vessel is found not to be in compliance with applicable requirements, standards, or regulations and what remedial steps must be taken in order to comply with them.

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