§ 157.13 - Designated observation area.  


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  • § 157.13 Designated observation area.

    Each new vessel must have a designated observation area on the weather deck or above that is:

    (a) Located where the effluent from each discharge point and manifold described in § 157.11 can be visually observed; and

    (b) Equipped with:

    (1) A means to directly stop the discharge of effluent into the sea; or

    (2) A positive communication system, such as a telephone or a radio, between the observation area and the discharge control position.

    [CGD 74-32, 40 FR 48283, Oct. 14, 1975, as amended by CGD 76-088b, 48 FR 45720, Oct. 6, 1983]