46 CFR § 42.05-55 - Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

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title: "46 CFR § 42.05-55 - Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection."
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# 42.05-55 Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

This term means any person from the civilian or military branch of the Coast Guard designated as such by the Commandant and who, under the superintendence and direction of the Coast Guard District Commander, is in charge of a marine inspection zone, and may supervise or perform the duties of a marine inspector.

[CGFR 68-60, 33 FR 10052, July 12, 1968]