# 46 C.F.R. § 296.4 (2026): Waivers

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P296_S296_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 296.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Waivers
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter II: MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / Part 296: MARITIME SECURITY PROGRAM (MSP) / Subpart A: Introduction / § 296.4: § 296.4   Waivers.

## Text

In General—In special circumstances, and for good cause shown, the procedures prescribed in this part may be waived in writing by the Secretary, by mutual agreement of the Secretary in consultation with the SecDef, and the Contractor, so long as the procedures adopted are consistent with the MSA 2003 and with the objectives of these regulations.

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 296.1 (2026) § 296.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P296_S296_1.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 296.2 (2026) § 296.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P296_S296_2.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 296.3 (2026) § 296.3   Applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P296_S296_3.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 296.4 (2026) § 296.4   Waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P296_S296_4.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P296_S296_4. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.