§ 151.1018 - Withdrawal of a conditional permit.

§ 151.1018 Withdrawal of a conditional permit.

(a) The Coast Guard may withdraw a conditional permit if the Administrator of the EPA requests withdrawal because the Administrator has determined that the owner or operator of the vessel has a record or a pattern of serious violations of -

(1) Subtitle A of the Shore Protection Act of 1988 (33 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.);

(2) The Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.);

(3) The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.);

(4) The Rivers and Harbors Appropriations Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.); or

(5) The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.).

(b) Upon reaching a determination to withdraw a conditional permit, the Coast Guard notifies the owner or operator of -

(1) The withdrawal and the reason for the withdrawal;

(2) The procedures for appealing the withdrawal.

(c) After receiving the notice under paragraph (b) of this section, the owner or operator shall ensure that -

(1) The vessel immediately ceases transporting municipal or commercial waste and the marking required by § 151.1024 is removed; and

(2) The conditional permit is returned to the Coast Guard within 5 days after receiving the notice.