The COW system may be operated with characteristics that do not meet those recorded under § 157.150(b) only if:
(a) The tank vessel passes the inspections under § 157.140 using the changed characteristics;
(b) The changed characteristics used to pass the inspections under § 157.140 are recorded in the Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual approved under § 157.112; and
(c) The Coast Guard issues to the tank vessel an amending letter stating that the tank vessel complies with this subpart with these characteristics.
authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903;
46 U.S.C. 3703,
3703a; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Subparts G, H, and I are also issued under section 4115(b), Pub. L. 101-380, 104 Stat. 520; Pub. L. 104-55, 109 Stat. 546
source: CGD 74-32, 40 FR 48283, Oct. 14, 1975, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 33 CFR 157.158