Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter O - Pollution |
Part 157 - Rules for the Protection of the Marine Environment Relating to Tank Vessels Carrying Oil in Bulk |
Subpart E - Dedicated Clean Ballast Tanks on Tank Vessels |
General |
§ 157.218 - Dedicated clean ballast tanks: Alterations.
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§ 157.218 Dedicated clean ballast tanks: Alterations.
The dedicated clean ballast tanks or equipment on a tank vessel that has a letter issued under § 157.204 may not be altered so that they no longer meet the plans accepted under that section unless:
(a) The owner or operator of that vessel submits plans that show the alterations to the Coast Guard official to which the plans were submitted under § 157.200 or § 157.202;
(b) The owner or operator of that vessel submits changes to the manual under § 157.224 that show and describe the alterations to the Coast Guard official to which the manuals were submitted under § 157.206 or § 157.208; and
(c) The Coast Guard issues to the tank vessel an amending letter stating that the vessel, as altered, complies with this subpart.