(a) In 33 U.S.C. 1504, the Act provides strict timelines for action on a license application, which, if closely observed, can lead to action in just under 1 year. The Coast Guard, in concurrence with MARAD, can suspend the process if an applicant fails to provide timely information or requests additional time to comply with a request.
CFR 33-148.276-2013 history
2013CFR 33-148.276-2013 Navigation and navigable waters. Part148:Deepwater ports: general. Section148.276:When must the application be approved or denied?