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United States Coast Guard Hearing Office
Welcome to
the U.S. Coast Guard Hearing Office
Home Page
The Coast Guard Hearing Office is an independent Headquarters Unit, operating under the technical control of the Chief Counsel, responsible for the adjudication of Coast Guard civil penalty cases. The Hearing Office handles about 6,000 cases per year through sites at Arlington, Virginia.
This site exists to inform charged parties and their representatives about the process to facilitate fair, effective, and efficient case adjudication. This site complements materials provided with preliminary notice. The site provides an email link to answer additional process questions you may have, to allow you to make suggestions to improve this site, and/or provide feedback on your experience with the process.
Hearing Office Program Mission
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Adjudicate Coast Guard civil penalty cases mindful of the national goals articulated by Congress.
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Ensure consistent national administration of civil penalty provisions in a legally sound manner.
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Reflect Congressional purpose to ensure that our nation's resources are preserved, that the public remains mindful of its duties and responsibilities, and that our nation enjoys safe, environmentally sound maritime transportation.
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Obtain compliance where possible. Effect specific and general deterrence where appropriate.
Key references are offered as links here.
Your OPTIONS summarizes your options within the process.
AUTHORITY Laws authorizing the general superintendence of the Merchant Marine and authorizing Civil Penalties.
33 CFR 1.07 sets forth the rules for the Coast Guard Hearing Office Civil Penalty Process.
PROCESS FLOWCHART a graphical outline of the civil penalty process.
SBREFA explains the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 considerations.
FAQ provides answers to frequently asked questions.
GPO ACCESS provides a link where you may read applicable U.S. Code or Code of Federal Regulations via the Government Printing Office web site.
OTHER LINKS provide other potentially useful links