46 C.F.R. § 221.71 Hearing Officer referral.
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If, pursuant to §221.67(b)(2) of this subpart, a Party elects to have the matter referred to a Hearing Officer, the Vessel Transfer Officer may— (a) Decide not to proceed with penalty action, close the case, and notify the Party in writing that the case has been closed; or (b) Refer the matter to a Hearing Officer with the case file and a record of any prior violations by the Party.
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PART 221—REGULATED TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING DOCUMENTED VESSELS AND OTHER MARITIME INTERESTS
Subpart E—Civil Penalties
§ 221.71 Hearing Officer referral.
