# 33 C.F.R. § 160.115 (2026): Withholding of clearance

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## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 160.115 (2026)
- **Heading:** Withholding of clearance
- **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 160: PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY—GENERAL / Subpart B: Control of Vessel and Facility Operations / § 160.115: § 160.115   Withholding of clearance.

## Text

Each District Commander or Captain of the Port may request the Secretary of the Treasury, or the authorized representative thereof, to withhold or revoke the clearance required by 46 U.S.C. App. 91 of any vessel, the owner or operator of which is subject to any penalties under 46 U.S.C. 70036.
[CGD 79-026, 48 FR 35404, Aug. 4, 1983; 48 FR 39059, Aug. 29, 1983, as amended by USCG-1998-3799, 63 FR 35531, June 30, 1998]

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