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46 U.S.C. 3712: Notification of noncomplianceText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 46-SHIPPINGCHAPTER 37-CARRIAGE OF LIQUID BULK DANGEROUS CARGOES
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§3712. Notification of noncompliance

The Secretary shall notify the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel found not to be in compliance with a regulation prescribed under this part and state how compliance may be achieved.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 525 .)

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3712

46:391a(8)(A)

46:391a(8)(B)

Section 3712 requires the Secretary to notify appropriate parties when a vessel is found not to be in compliance with applicable requirements, standards, or regulations and what remedial steps must be taken in order to comply with them.