46 CFR § 162.060-18 - Suspension, withdrawal, or termination of approval.

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title: "46 CFR § 162.060-18 - Suspension, withdrawal, or termination of approval."
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section_name: "Suspension, withdrawal, or termination of approval."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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subchapter_name: "EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MATERIALS: SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL"
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# 162.060-18 Suspension, withdrawal, or termination of approval.

The Coast Guard may suspend an approval issued under this subpart or alternate management system (AMS) determination issued under 33 CFR 151.2026(d) of a ballast water management system (BWMS) in accordance with 46 CFR 2.75-40, withdraw an approval or AMS determination in accordance with 46 CFR 2.75-50(a), or terminate an approval or AMS determination in accordance with 46 CFR 2.75-50(b) if the BWMS or AMS, as manufactured—

(a) Is found non-compliant with the conditions of approval;

(b) Is unsuitable for the purpose intended by the manufacturer;

(c) Does not meet the requirements of applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and other Federal requirements when installed and operated as intended by the manufacturer; or

(d) Cannot be maintained to operate as designed, due to lack of parts or necessary support services.