33 C.F.R. § 101.515 Personal identification.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
(a) Any personal identification credential accepted under the access control provisions of this subchapter must, at a minimum, meet the following requirements: (1) Be laminated or otherwise secure against tampering; (2) Contain the individual's full name (full first and last names, middle initial is acceptable); (3) Contain a photo that accurately depicts that individual's current facial appearance; and (4) Bear the name of the issuing authority. (b) The issuing authority in paragraph (a)(4) of this section must be: (1) A government authority, or an organization authorized to act on behalf of a government authority; or (2) The individual's employer, union, or trade association. (c) Vessel, facility, and OCS facility owners and operators must permit law enforcement officials, in the performance of their official duties, who present proper identification in accordance with this section to enter or board that vessel, facility, or OCS facility at any time, without delay or obstruction. Law enforcement officials, upon entering or boarding a vessel, facility, or OCS facility, will, as soon as practicable, explain their mission to the Master, owner, or operator, or their designated agent. [USCG–2003–14792, 68 FR 39278, July 1, 2003, as amended at 68 FR 60472, Oct. 22, 2003]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 101—MARITIME SECURITY: GENERAL
Subpart E—Other Provisions
§ 101.515 Personal identification.

