33 C.F.R. § 148.277 How may Federal agencies and States participate in the application process?
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
(a) Under §148.209, Federal agencies and adjacent coastal States are sent copies of the application. The agencies and States are encouraged to begin submitting their comments at that time. (b) To be considered, comments from Federal agencies and adjacent coastal States must be received by the Commandant (G-M) within 45 days after the close of the public hearing period specified in §148.276(b). Separate comment periods will apply to the review of documents created during the NEPA process. Both Commandant (G-M) and MARAD review the comments received. (c) Comments should identify problems, if any, and suggest possible solutions.
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 148—DEEPWATER PORTS: GENERAL
Subpart C—Processing Applications
Approval or Denial of the Application
§ 148.277 How may Federal agencies and States participate in the application process?

