# 33 CFR § 52.22: Time limit for filing application

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.22

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 52.22
- **Heading:** Time limit for filing application
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER B—PERSONNEL > PART 52—BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS OF THE COAST GUARD > Subpart C—General Provisions Regarding Applications

## Text

An application for correction of a record must be filed within three years after the applicant discovered or reasonably should have discovered the alleged error or injustice. If an application is untimely, the applicant shall set forth reasons in the application why it is in the interest of justice for the Board to consider the application. An untimely application shall be denied unless the Board finds that sufficient evidence has been presented to warrant a finding that it would be in the interest of justice to excuse the failure to file timely.

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 52.1 § 52.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.1.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.2 § 52.2 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.2.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.11 § 52.11 Establishment and composition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.11.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.12 § 52.12 Function.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.12.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.13 § 52.13 Jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.13.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.21 § 52.21 General requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.21.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.22 § 52.22 Time limit for filing application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.22.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.23 § 52.23 Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.23.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.24 § 52.24 Evidence and burden of proof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.24.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.25 § 52.25 Access to official records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.25.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.26 § 52.26 Right to timely decision; effect of requests for extensions, changes in requests for relief, and late submissions of evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.26.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.27 § 52.27 Withdrawal of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.27.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.28 § 52.28 Stay of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.28.md)
- [33 CFR § 52.31 § 52.31 Consideration of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-52.31.md)

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