# 46 C.F.R. § 515.13 (2026): Investigation of applicants

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P515_S515_13

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 515.13 (2026)
- **Heading:** Investigation of applicants
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter IV: FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION / Part 515: LICENSING, REGISTRATION, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL DUTIES FOR OCEAN TRANSPORTATION INTERMEDIARIES / Subpart B: Eligibility and Procedure for Licensing and Registration / § 515.13: § 515.13   Investigation of applicants.

## Text

The Commission shall conduct an investigation of the applicant's qualifications for a license. Such investigations may address:
(a) The accuracy of the information submitted in the application;
(b) The integrity and financial responsibility of the applicant;
(c) The character of the applicant and its qualifying individual; and
(d) The length and nature of the qualifying individual's experience in handling ocean transportation intermediary duties.

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 515.11 (2026) § 515.11   Basic requirements for licensing; eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P515_S515_11.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 515.12 (2026) § 515.12   Application for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P515_S515_12.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 515.13 (2026) § 515.13   Investigation of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P515_S515_13.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 515.14 (2026) § 515.14   Issuance, renewal, and use of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P515_S515_14.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 515.15 (2026) § 515.15   Denial of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P515_S515_15.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 515.16 (2026) § 515.16   Revocation or suspension of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P515_S515_16.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 515.17 (2026) § 515.17   Hearing procedures governing denial, revocation, or suspension of OTI license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P515_S515_17.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 515.18 (2026) § 515.18   Application after revocation or denial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P515_S515_18.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 515.19 (2026) § 515.19   Registration of foreign-based unlicensed NVOCC.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P515_S515_19.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 515.20 (2026) § 515.20   Changes in organization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P515_S515_20.md)

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