46 CFR 502.3: Notifying the Commission of compliance with orders
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section covers persons named in a rule or order of the Commission. They must tell the Commission whether they have complied. They must do so during business hours on or before the day the rule or order becomes effective.
Applies toPersons named in a rule or order of the Commission.
What it says
Persons named in a rule or order must notify the Commission whether they have complied with it.
“Persons named in a rule or order shall notify the Commission during business hours on or before the day on which such rule or order becomes effective whether they have complied therewith”
The notice must be given during business hours, on or before the day the rule or order becomes effective.
“during business hours on or before the day on which such rule or order becomes effective”
If a person has complied, the notice must also state the manner in which compliance has been made.
“and if so, the manner in which compliance has been made”
Common questions
Who must notify the Commission of compliance with a rule or order?
Persons named in the rule or order must notify the Commission whether they have complied.
“Persons named in a rule or order shall notify the Commission during business hours on or before the day on which such rule or order becomes effective whether they have complied therewith”
When must the Commission be notified of compliance?
Notice must be given during business hours, on or before the day the rule or order becomes effective.
“during business hours on or before the day on which such rule or order becomes effective”
What must the notice to the Commission say?
It must say whether the person has complied. If so, it must also say the manner in which compliance has been made.
“and if so, the manner in which compliance has been made”
The text of 46 CFR 502.3
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), current as of April 16, 2026 · Read it on eCFR
Compliance with rules or orders of Commission
Persons named in a rule or order shall notify the Commission during business hours on or before the day on which such rule or order becomes effective whether they have complied therewith, and if so, the manner in which compliance has been made. [Rule 3.]
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