46 CFR 139.150 – Revocation of approval
(a) The Coast Guard may revoke the approval of a TPO if the organization has demonstrated a pattern or history of:
Terms Used In 46 CFR 139.150
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
(1) Failure to comply with this part;
(2) Substantial deviations from the terms of the approval granted under this part; or
(3) Failures, including ethical violations, conflicts of interest, or inadequate performance, that indicate to the Coast Guard that the TPO is no longer capable of carrying out its duties as a TPO.
(b) If the Coast Guard seeks to revoke the approval of a TPO, it must:
(1) Notify the TPO in writing of the intention to revoke the approval;
(2) Provide the details of the TPO’s demonstrated pattern or history of actions described in paragraph (a) of this section; and
(3) Advise the TPO that it may appeal this decision to the Coast Guard in accordance with the provisions of 46 CFR subpart 1.03.