# 46 C.F.R. § 401.250 (2026): Suspension and revocation of Certificates of Registration

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## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 401.250 (2026)
- **Heading:** Suspension and revocation of Certificates of Registration
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter III: COAST GUARD (GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE), DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 401: GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE REGULATIONS / Subpart B: Registration of Pilots / § 401.250: § 401.250   Suspension and revocation of Certificates of Registration.

## Text

(a) A Certificate of Registration issued pursuant to the provisions of this part may be suspended or revoked upon a determination on the record, after opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. 551 through 559), that the Pilot (holder) has violated any provision of this chapter or is no longer eligible for registration.
(b) When a Certificate of Registration which is about to expire is suspended, the renewal of such certificate may be withheld until the expiration of the period of suspension.
(c) Whenever the public health, interest, or safety requires, the Director may deny a Registered Pilot dispatch for a period not to exceed 30 days pending investigation by the U.S. Coast Guard or other agency having jurisdiction in the matter.
(d) Every U.S. Registered Pilot must, whenever their MMC officer endorsement is revoked or suspended under the provisions of part 5 of this title, deliver their Certificate of Registration simultaneously with their MMC to the U.S. Coast Guard. If the officer endorsement is suspended, the Certificate of Registration will be held with the suspended officer endorsement and returned to the holder upon expiration of the suspension period.
[32 FR 14221, Oct. 13, 1967, as amended by CGFR 68-57, 33 FR 6478, Apr. 27, 1968; 61 FR 5721, Feb. 14, 1996. Redesignated at 61 FR 32655, June 25, 1996, and further redesignated and amended by USCG-1998-3976, 63 FR 35139, 35140, June 29, 1998; USCG-2002-13058, 67 FR 61279, Sept. 30, 2002; USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11267, Mar. 16, 2009; USCG-2022-0025, 89 FR 76350, Sept. 17, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 401.200 (2026) § 401.200   Application for registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_200.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.210 (2026) § 401.210   Requirements and qualifications for Full Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_210.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.211 (2026) § 401.211   Requirements for training of Apprentice Pilots and Limited Registration Authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_211.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.214 (2026) § 401.214   Training requirements for Applicant Trainees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_214.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.220 (2026) § 401.220   Registration of Pilots.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_220.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.222 (2026) § 401.222   Temporary Registered Pilots on the Great Lakes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_222.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.230 (2026) § 401.230   Certificates of Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_230.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.240 (2026) § 401.240   Renewal of Certificates of Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_240.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.250 (2026) § 401.250   Suspension and revocation of Certificates of Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_250.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 401.260 (2026) § 401.260   Reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P401_S401_260.md)

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