46 CFR § 4.09-1 - Commandant to designate.

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title: "46 CFR § 4.09-1 - Commandant to designate."
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section_number: "4.09-1"
section_name: "Commandant to designate."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 4.09-1 Commandant to designate.

If it appears that it would tend to promote safety of life and property at sea or would be in the public interest, the Commandant may designate a Marine Board of Investigation to conduct an investigation.

[CGD 76-170, 45 FR 77441, Nov. 24, 1980]