[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR158.150]

[Page 513]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 158--RECEPTION FACILITIES FOR OIL, NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES, AND 
GARBAGE--Table of Contents
 
                           Subpart A--General
 
Sec. 158.150  Waivers and alternatives.

    (a) If the person in charge believes that a requirement in this part 
is unreasonable or impracticable for the port's or terminal's 
operations, the person in charge may submit a request for a waiver to 
the COTP. This application must--
    (1) Be in writing; and
    (2) Include the--
    (i) Reasons why the requirement is unreasonable or impracticable;
    (ii) Proposed alternatives that meet MARPOL 73/78; and
    (iii) Additional information requested by the COTP.
    (b) If the COTP allows the alternative proposed under paragraph 
(a)(2)(ii) of this section, the waiver--
    (1) Is in writing; and
    (2) States each alternative that applies and the requirement under 
this part for which the alternative is substituted.
    (c) The person in charge shall ensure that each waiver issued under 
paragraph (b) of this section is attached to the Certificate of Adequacy 
issued for the port or terminal.