Public Law 119-83 (04/13/2026)

46 U.S.C. § 3712

Notification of noncompliance

The Secretary shall notify the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel found not to be in compliance with a regulation prescribed under this part and state how compliance may be achieved.

Pub. L. 98–8997 Stat. 525 (, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source section (U.S. Code)

3712

46:391a(8)(A)

46:391a(8)(B)

Section 3712 requires the Secretary to notify appropriate parties when a vessel is found not to be in compliance with applicable requirements, standards, or regulations and what remedial steps must be taken in order to comply with them.