148.505—How do I apply for an exemption?
               		
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	
               	 		
    
        
        (a) 
         Any person required to comply with a requirement in this subchapter may submit a petition for exemption from that requirement.
     
    
        
        (b) 
         The petition must be submitted in writing to the Commandant (CG-5) and the MARAD Administrator.
     
    
        
        (c) 
         The Commandant (CG-5) may require the petition to provide an alternative to the requirement.