46 C.F.R. § 46.10-1 Relaxation from regulations.
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) New passenger vessels making foreign voyages by sea shall comply with the requirements in this part. An existing passenger vessel engaged in foreign voyages by sea may be permitted relaxation from the requirements of this part if, in the opinion of the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, such requirements are unreasonable or impracticable. (b) A new passenger vessel making coastwise voyages by sea or making Great Lakes voyages shall comply with the requirements in this part. An existing passenger vessel making coastwise voyages by sea or Great Lakes voyages may be permitted relaxation from the requirements of this part if, in the opinion of the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, such requirements are unreasonable or impracticable.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 46—SUBDIVISION LOAD LINES FOR PASSENGER VESSELS
Subpart 46.10—Administration
§ 46.10-1 Relaxation from regulations.