# 46 CFR § 501.1: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 501.1
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER IV—FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > PART 501—THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION—GENERAL > Subpart A—Organization and Functions

## Text

This part describes the organization, functions, and the delegation of authority within, the Federal Maritime Commission (“Commission”).

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 501.1 § 501.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.2 § 501.2 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.3 § 501.3 The Commission's organizational components and their functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.11 § 501.11 Delegation of authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.11.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.12 § 501.12 Delegation to the General Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.12.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.13 § 501.13 Delegation to the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.13.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.14 § 501.14 Delegation to and redelegation by the Managing Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.14.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.15 § 501.15 Delegation to the Chief Financial Officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.15.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.16 § 501.16 Delegation to and redelegation by the Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.16.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.17 § 501.17 Delegation to and redelegation by the Director, Bureau of Trade Analysis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.17.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.18 § 501.18 Delegation to the Director, Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.18.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.100 § 501.100 Description of official seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.100.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.101 § 501.101 Authority to affix seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.101.md)
- [46 CFR § 501.102 § 501.102 Use of replicas, reproductions, and embossing seals within the agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-501.102.md)

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