46 CFR § 4.05-25 - Reports when state of war exists.

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title: "46 CFR § 4.05-25 - Reports when state of war exists."
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section_number: "4.05-25"
section_name: "Reports when state of war exists."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "A"
subchapter_name: "PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC"
part_number: "4"
part_name: "MARINE CASUALTIES AND INVESTIGATIONS"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "14 U.S.C. 102; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103, 2303A, 2306, 6101, 6301, 6305, 70034; 50 U.S.C. 198; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4. Subpart 4.40 issued under 49 U.S.C. 1131(a)(1)(E)."
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# 4.05-25 Reports when state of war exists.

During the period when a state of war exists between the United States and any foreign nation, communications in regard to casualties or accidents shall be handled with caution and the reports shall not be made by radio or by telegram.