33 C.F.R. § 157.306 Granting, denying, or modifying an exemption.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
(a) The Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection issues a written decision concerning the grant or denial of each exemption or modification requested under §157.302. (b) If the exemption or request for modification is denied, the decision under paragraph (a) of this section includes the reasons for the denial. (c) Any person directly affected by, and not satisfied with, a decision made under paragraph (a) of this section may appeal that decision, in writing, to the Commandant (G-MOC), U.S Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593–0001. The appeal may contain any supporting documentation or evidence that the appellant wishes to have considered. (d) The Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard issues a ruling after reviewing the appeal submitted under paragraph (c) of this section. This ruling is final agency action. [CGD 79–126,46 FR 3513, Jan. 15, 1981, as amended by CGD 88–052, 53 FR 25122, July 1, 1988; CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33668, June 28, 1996; CGD 97–023, 62 FR 33364, June 19, 1997; USCG–2002–12471, 67 FR 41333, June 18, 2002]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 157—RULES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT RELATING TO TANK VESSELS CARRYING OIL IN BULK
Subpart F—Exemption From § 157.10a or § 157.10c
§ 157.306 Granting, denying, or modifying an exemption.

