# 46 CFR § 515.13: Investigation of applicants

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.13

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 515.13
- **Heading:** Investigation of applicants
- **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 B—REGULATIONS AFFECTING OCEAN SHIPPING IN FOREIGN COMMERCE > PART 515—LICENSING, REGISTRATION, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL DUTIES FOR OCEAN TRANSPORTATION INTERMEDIARIES > Subpart B—Eligibility and Procedure for Licensing and Registration

## Text

The Commission shall conduct an investigation of the applicant's qualifications for a license. Such investigations may address:
(a) The accuracy of the information submitted in the application;
(b) The integrity and financial responsibility of the applicant;
(c) The character of the applicant and its qualifying individual; and
(d) The length and nature of the qualifying individual's experience in handling ocean transportation intermediary duties.

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 515.1 § 515.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.1.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.2 § 515.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.2.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.3 § 515.3 License; when required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.3.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.4 § 515.4 License; when not required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.4.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.5 § 515.5 Forms and fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.5.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.11 § 515.11 Basic requirements for licensing; eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.11.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.12 § 515.12 Application for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.12.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.13 § 515.13 Investigation of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.13.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.14 § 515.14 Issuance, renewal, and use of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.14.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.15 § 515.15 Denial of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.15.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.16 § 515.16 Revocation or suspension of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.16.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.17 § 515.17 Hearing procedures governing denial, revocation, or suspension of OTI license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.17.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.18 § 515.18 Application after revocation or denial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.18.md)
- [46 CFR § 515.19 § 515.19 Registration of foreign-based unlicensed NVOCC.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-515.19.md)

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