148.283—When is the application process stopped before the application is approved or denied?

The Commandant (CG-5) recommends to MARAD that the application process be suspended before the application is approved or denied if:
(a) All applications are withdrawn before MARAD approves one of them; or
(b) There is only one application; it is incomplete, and the applicant does not respond to a request by the Commandant (CG-5) for further information, as per § 148.107.