Chief Administrative Law Judge of the Coast Guard
The Honorable Joseph N. Ingolia
Coast Guard Administrative Law Judges conduct hearings and render decisions under the Administrative Procedure Act in proceedings where the USCG seeks to suspend or revoke Coast Guard-issued Licenses, Certificates or Documents of mariners. Administrative Law Judges also preside in enforcement proceedings seeking the assessment of Class II Civil Penalties involving alleged violations of environmental statutes.
All decisions issued by the Administrative Law Judges are subject to review by the Commandant. An Administrative Law Judge's initial decision, which is a disposition of all of the issues in a proceeding, becomes the final order of the USCG within 30 days after service upon the parties unless a party appeals to the Commandant.
If you have any questions concerning this web site, contact the Chief ALJ office at 202 372-4440.
Our Homeport site provides access to:
- Rules of Practice, Procedure and Evidence for Formal Administrative Proceedings of the Coast Guard
- Laws and Regulations Governing Administrative Proceedings in the Coast Guard
- Administrative Procedure Act
- Statutes relating to Suspension and Revocation - 46 USC 7701-7705
- Statues relating to Class II Civil Penalties - 33 USC 1321
- Regulations relating to Suspension and Revocation - 46 CFR Part 5
- Coast Guard Appeal Decisions
- National Transportation Safety Board Decisions
- Coast Guard Administrative Law Judge Decisions
- Information about ALJ offices
- FAQs concerning the administrative process
- Guidance Documents used by Coast Guard Administrative Law Judges.