# 6 CFR § 3.3: Applicability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-3.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 6 CFR § 3.3
- **Heading:** Applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 6—Domestic Security > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY > PART 3—PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING

## Text

(a) General requirement. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this part prescribes the exclusive process for interested persons to submit a rulemaking petition on a matter within DHS's jurisdiction.
(b) Exceptions—(1) U.S. Coast Guard. This part does not apply to any petition for rulemaking directed to the U.S. Coast Guard. Such petitions are governed by 33 CFR 1.05-20.
(2) Federal Emergency Management Agency. This part does not apply to any petition for rulemaking directed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Such petitions are governed by 44 CFR 1.8.
[81 FR 47286, July 21, 2016, as amended at 89 FR 23500, Apr. 4, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [6 CFR § 3.1 § 3.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-3.1.md)
- [6 CFR § 3.3 § 3.3 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-3.3.md)
- [6 CFR § 3.5 § 3.5 Format and mailing instructions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-3.5.md)
- [6 CFR § 3.7 § 3.7 Content of a rulemaking petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-3.7.md)
- [6 CFR § 3.9 § 3.9 Responding to a rulemaking petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-3.9.md)
- [6 CFR § 7.2 § 7.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-7.2.md)
- [6 CFR § 7.3 § 7.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-7.3.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.2 § 13.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.2.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.3 § 13.3 Basis for civil penalties and assessments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.3.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.4 § 13.4 Investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.4.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.5 § 13.5 Review by the Reviewing Official.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.5.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.6 § 13.6 Prerequisites for issuing a Complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.6.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.7 § 13.7 Complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.7.md)
- [6 CFR § 13.8 § 13.8 Service of Complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-6-13.8.md)

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