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562Appeals and waivers#
Except for the Commandant, any individual adjudicating an appeal or waiver of a decision regarding marine safety, including inspection or manning and threats to the environment, shall—
(1)be a qualified specialist with the training, experience, and qualifications in marine safety to effectively judge the facts and circumstances involved in the appeal and make a judgment regarding the merits of the appeal; or
(2)have a senior staff member who—
(A)meets the requirements of paragraph (1);
(B)actively advises the individual adjudicating the appeal; and
(C)concurs in writing on the decision on appeal.
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