§ 32.22T-1 - Scope and applicability.

(a) Effective period. This subpart is effective for 2 years from April 28, 1997.

(b) Applicability. The standards set forth in this subpart apply to tank level or pressure monitoring devices developed for use on single-hull tank vessels over 5,000 gross tons carrying oil in bulk as cargo.

(c) Scope. This subpart sets performance standards for tank level or pressure monitoring devices. If a device meeting these standards is developed during the effective period of this subpart, the Coast Guard will address installation requirements separately. During the effective period of this subpart no owner or operator is required to install any tank level or pressure monitoring device meeting the performance standards of this subpart unless required by the Coast Guard in a separate regulation.