# 33 CFR § 97.210: Appeals

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.210

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 97.210
- **Heading:** Appeals
- **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 F—VESSEL OPERATING REGULATIONS > PART 97—RULES FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF VESSELS, STOWAGE AND SECURING OF CARGOES > Subpart A—Cargo Securing Manuals

## Text

(a) A vessel owner or operator, or person acting on their behalf, who disagrees with a decision of a CSM approval authority may submit a written appeal to the approval authority requesting reconsideration of information in dispute. Within 30 days of receiving the appeal, the approval authority must provide the submitter with a final written ruling on the request, with a copy to the Commandant.
(b) A submitter who is dissatisfied with the approval authority's final written ruling may appeal directly to the Commandant. The appeal must be made in writing and include the documentation and supporting evidence the submitter wants to be considered, and may ask the Commandant to stay the effect of the appealed decision while it is under review by the Commandant.
(c) The Commandant will make a decision on the appeal and send a formal response to the submitter and a copy to the approval authority. The Commandant's decision will constitute final agency action on the appeal request.

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 97.100 § 97.100 Applicability—Electronic documentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.100.md)
- [33 CFR § 97.105 § 97.105 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.105.md)
- [33 CFR § 97.110 § 97.110 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.110.md)
- [33 CFR § 97.115 § 97.115 Reporting lost or jettisoned cargo.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.115.md)
- [33 CFR § 97.120 § 97.120 Cargo securing manuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.120.md)
- [33 CFR § 97.200 § 97.200 Cargo securing manual (CSM) approval for U.S.-flagged vessels on international voyages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.200.md)
- [33 CFR § 97.205 § 97.205 Requirements for amending an approved cargo securing manual (CSM).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.205.md)
- [33 CFR § 97.210 § 97.210 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.210.md)
- [33 CFR § 97.300 § 97.300 Authorized cargo securing manual (CSM) approval authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.300.md)
- [33 CFR § 97.305 § 97.305 Requests for authorization to act as cargo securing manual (CSM) approval authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.305.md)
- [33 CFR § 97.310 § 97.310 Criteria for authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.310.md)
- [33 CFR § 97.315 § 97.315 Requirements for authorized approval organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.315.md)
- [33 CFR § 97.320 § 97.320 Revocation of authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-97.320.md)

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