# 33 C.F.R. § 125.31 (2026): Approval of applicant by Commandant

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_31

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 125.31 (2026)
- **Heading:** Approval of applicant by Commandant
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 33 CFR: Navigation and Navigable Waters / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 125: IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIALS FOR PERSONS REQUIRING ACCESS TO WATERFRONT FACILITIES OR VESSELS / § 125.31: § 125.31   Approval of applicant by Commandant.

## Text

(a) If the Commandant is satisfied that the character and habits of life of the applicant are not such as to warrant the belief that his presence on waterfront facilities, and port and harbor areas, including vessels and harbor craft therein, would be inimical to the security of the United States, he will direct that a Coast Guard Port Security Card be issued to the applicant.
(b) If the Commandant is not satisfied that the character and habits of life of the applicant are such as to warrant the belief that his presence on waterfront facilities, and port and harbor areas, including vessels and harbor craft therein, would not be inimical to the security of the United States, he will notify the applicant in writing as provided for in § 125.35.

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 125.01 (2026) § 125.01   Commandant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_01.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 125.03 (2026) § 125.03   District Commander.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_03.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 125.05 (2026) § 125.05   Captain of the Port.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_05.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 125.06 (2026) § 125.06   Western rivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_06.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 125.07 (2026) § 125.07   Waterfront facility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_07.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 125.08 (2026) § 125.08   Great Lakes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_08.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 125.09 (2026) § 125.09   Identification credentials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_09.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 125.11 (2026) § 125.11   Form of Coast Guard Port Security Card.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_11.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 125.12 (2026) § 125.12   Period of validity of Coast Guard Port Security Cards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_12.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 125.13 (2026) § 125.13   Captain of the Port Identification Cards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_13.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 125.15 (2026) § 125.15   Access to waterfront facilities, and port and harbor areas, including vessels and harbor craft therein.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_15.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 125.17 (2026) § 125.17   Persons eligible for Coast Guard Port Security Cards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_17.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 125.19 (2026) § 125.19   Standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_19.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 125.21 (2026) § 125.21   Applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P125_S125_21.md)

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