33 U.S.C. § 3803: Administration and enforcement

(a) In generalUnless otherwise specified in this chapter, with respect to a vessel, the Secretary shall administer and enforce the Convention and this chapter. (b) AdministratorExcept with respect to section 3841(b) and (c) of this title, the Administrator shall administer and enforce subchapter III. (c) RegulationsThe Administrator and the Secretary may each prescribe and enforce regulations as may be necessary to carry out their respective responsibilities under this chapter.