§ 221.71 Hearing Officer referral.
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Title 46 CFR: Shipping › Chapter II: MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Part 221: REGULATED TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING DOCUMENTED VESSELS AND OTHER MARITIME INTERESTS › Subpart E: Civil Penalties › § 221.71: § 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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