# 46 CFR § 4.01-1: Scope of regulation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.01-1

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 4.01-1
- **Heading:** Scope of regulation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER A—PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC > PART 4—MARINE CASUALTIES AND INVESTIGATIONS > Subpart 4.01—Authority and Scope of Regulations

## Text

The regulations in this part govern marine casualty reporting, investigations of marine casualties, and submission of reports designed to increase the likelihood of timely assistance to floating outer continental shelf (OCS) facilities, mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs), and other vessels in distress.
[USCG-2013-1057, 91 FR 39484, June 30, 2026]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 4.01-1 § 4.01-1 Scope of regulation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.01-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 4.01-3 § 4.01-3 Reporting exclusion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.01-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 4.03-0 § 4.03-0 Definitions that apply to this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.03-0.md)
- [46 CFR § 4.03-1 § 4.03-1 Marine casualty or accident.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.03-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 4.03-2 § 4.03-2 Serious marine incident.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.03-2.md)
- [46 CFR § 4.03-4 § 4.03-4 Individual directly involved in a serious marine incident.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.03-4.md)
- [46 CFR § 4.03-5 § 4.03-5 Medical facility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.03-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 4.03-6 § 4.03-6 Qualified medical personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.03-6.md)
- [46 CFR § 4.03-7 § 4.03-7 Chemical test.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.03-7.md)
- [46 CFR § 4.03-10 § 4.03-10 Party in interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.03-10.md)
- [46 CFR § 4.03-15 § 4.03-15 Commandant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.03-15.md)
- [46 CFR § 4.03-20 § 4.03-20 Coast Guard district.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.03-20.md)
- [46 CFR § 4.03-25 § 4.03-25 District Commander.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.03-25.md)
- [46 CFR § 4.03-30 § 4.03-30 Investigating officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-4.03-30.md)

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