U.S. Code > Title 46 Shipping > Subtitle V—Merchant Marine (§§ 50101—58109) > Part D—Promotional Programs (§§ 55101—55605) > CHAPTER 553—PASSENGER AND CARGO PREFERENCES (§§ 55301—55336) > SUBCHAPTER III—AMERICAN GREAT LAKES VESSELS (§§ 55331—55336) > § 55335. Revocations and terminations of designations

§ 55335. Revocations and terminations of designations

(a) Revocations.— After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary of Transportation may revoke a designation of a vessel as an American Great Lakes vessel if the Secretary finds that—
(1) the vessel does not meet a requirement for the designation;
(2) the vessel has been operated in violation of this subchapter; or
(3) the owner or operator of the vessel has violated an agreement made under section 55332 (b) of this title.
(b) Terminations.— On petition and a showing of good cause by the owner of a vessel, the Secretary may terminate the designation of a vessel as an American Great Lakes vessel. The Secretary may impose conditions in a termination order to prevent significant adverse effects on other operators of vessels of the United States.