46 CFR § 68.1 - Purpose of subpart.

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# 68.1 Purpose of subpart.

This subpart contains citizen ownership requirements and procedures to allow documentation of vessels that do not meet the requirements of part 67 of this chapter. The requirements are for corporations engaged in a manufacturing or mineral industry in the United States.

[USCG-2005-20258, 71 FR 61419, Oct. 18, 2006]