§ 4.40-1 Purpose
§ 4.40-3 Relationship to Coast Guard marine investigation regulations and procedures
§ 4.40-5 Definitions
§ 4.40-10 Preliminary investigation by the Coast Guard
§ 4.40-15 Marine casualty investigation by the Board
§ 4.40-20 Cause or probable cause determinations from Board investigation
§ 4.40-25 Coast Guard marine casualty investigation for the Board
§ 4.40-30 Procedures for Coast Guard investigation
§ 4.40-35 Records of the Coast Guard and the Board

Terms Used In CFR > Title 46 > Chapter I > Subchapter A > Part 4 > Subpart 4.40 - Coast Guard--National Transportation Safety Board Marine Casualty Investigations

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.