46 CFR 139.140: Renewal of TPO approval
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section explains how a TPO renews an approval. The TPO must submit a written request to the TVNCOE at the address listed in § 139.120. The Coast Guard must be satisfied that the applicant continues to fully meet approval criteria.
Applies toA TPO seeking to renew an approval.
What it says
A TPO must submit a written request to the TVNCOE to renew an approval, at the address listed in § 139.120.
46 CFR 139.140(a)“To renew an approval, a TPO must submit a written request to the TVNCOE at the address listed in § 139.120.”
For the request to be approved, the Coast Guard must be satisfied that the applicant continues to fully meet approval criteria.
46 CFR 139.140(b)“For the request to be approved, the Coast Guard must be satisfied that the applicant continues to fully meet approval criteria.”
The Coast Guard may request any additional information necessary to properly evaluate the request.
46 CFR 139.140(c)“The Coast Guard may request any additional information necessary to properly evaluate the request.”
Common questions
How do I renew a TPO approval?
A TPO must submit a written request to the TVNCOE. The request goes to the address listed in § 139.120.
“To renew an approval, a TPO must submit a written request to the TVNCOE at the address listed in § 139.120.”
What must the Coast Guard find before approving a TPO renewal?
The Coast Guard must be satisfied that the applicant continues to fully meet approval criteria.
“the Coast Guard must be satisfied that the applicant continues to fully meet approval criteria.”
Can the Coast Guard ask for more information on a renewal request?
Yes. The Coast Guard may request any additional information necessary to properly evaluate the request.
“The Coast Guard may request any additional information necessary to properly evaluate the request.”
The text of 46 CFR 139.140
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Renewal of TPO approval
(a) To renew an approval, a TPO must submit a written request to the TVNCOE at the address listed in § 139.120.
(b) For the request to be approved, the Coast Guard must be satisfied that the applicant continues to fully meet approval criteria.
(c) The Coast Guard may request any additional information necessary to properly evaluate the request.
Sections it refers to
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