Marine Transportation Security Regulations

515 (1) The Minister may suspend a security clearance on receipt of information that could change the Minister’s determination made under section 509.

(2) Immediately after suspending a security clearance, the Minister shall advise the holder in writing of the suspension.

(3) The notice shall set out the basis for the suspension and shall fix a period of time for the holder to make written representations to the Minister, which period of time shall start on the day on which the notice is served or sent and shall be not less than 20 days from that day.

(4) The Minister may reinstate the security clearance if the Minister determines under section 509 that the holder does not pose a risk to marine transportation security.

(5) The Minister may cancel the security clearance if the Minister determines under section 509 that the holder may pose a risk to marine transportation security or that the security clearance is no longer required. The Minister shall advise the holder in writing of any cancellation.

(6) The Minister shall not cancel a security clearance until the written representations have been received and considered or before the time period fixed in the notice has expired, whichever comes first.