In carrying out the responsibilities and authority conferred by this subchapter, the Administrator , the Secretary, and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating are authorized to issue such regulations as they may deem appropriate. ( Pub. L. 92–532, title I, § 108 , Oct. 23, 1972 , 86 Stat. 1059 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section effective 6 months after Oct. 23, 1972 , see section 110(a) of Pub. L. 92–532 , set out as a note under section 1411 of this title . Transfer of Functions For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard , including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security , and for treatment of related references, see sections 468(b), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002 , as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6 . CFR Title Parts 40 3 , 22 , 220 , 221 , 222 , 223 , 224 , 225 , 226 , 227 , 228 , 229