# 46 CFR § 296.4: Waivers

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 296.4
- **Heading:** Waivers
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER II—MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER C—REGULATIONS AFFECTING SUBSIDIZED VESSELS AND OPERATORS > PART 296—MARITIME SECURITY PROGRAM (MSP) > Subpart A—Introduction

## 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 CFR § 296.1 § 296.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 296.2 § 296.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 296.3 § 296.3 Applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 296.4 § 296.4 Waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.4.md)
- [46 CFR § 296.10 § 296.10 Citizenship requirements of owners, charterers and operators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.10.md)
- [46 CFR § 296.11 § 296.11 Vessel requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.11.md)
- [46 CFR § 296.12 § 296.12 Applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.12.md)
- [46 CFR § 296.20 § 296.20 Tank vessels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.20.md)
- [46 CFR § 296.24 § 296.24 Subsequent awards of MSP Operating Agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.24.md)
- [46 CFR § 296.30 § 296.30 General conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.30.md)
- [46 CFR § 296.31 § 296.31 MSP assistance conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.31.md)
- [46 CFR § 296.32 § 296.32 Reporting requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.32.md)
- [46 CFR § 296.40 § 296.40 Billing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.40.md)
- [46 CFR § 296.41 § 296.41 Payment procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-296.41.md)

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