[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR176.630]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 176--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents
 
               Subpart F--Hull and Tailshaft Examinations
 
Sec. 176.630  The Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Program application.

    If your vessel meets the eligibility criteria in Sec. 176.625 of 
this part, you may apply to the AHE Program. You must submit an 
application at least 90 days before the requested hull examination date 
to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) who will oversee the 
survey. The application must include--
    (a) The proposed time and place for conducting the hull examination;
    (b) The name of the participating diving contractor and underwater 
remotely operated vehicle (ROV) company accepted by the OCMI under 
Sec. 176.650 of this part;
    (c) The name and qualifications of the third party examiner. This 
person must be familiar with the inspection procedures and his or her 
responsibilities under this program. The OCMI has the discretionary 
authority to accept or deny use of a particular third party examiner;
    (d) A signed statement from your vessel's master, chief engineer, or 
the person in charge stating the vessel meets the eligibility criteria 
of Sec. 176.625 of this part and a description of the vessel's overall 
condition, level of maintenance, known or suspected damage, underwater 
body cleanliness, and the anticipated draft of the vessel at the time of 
the examination;
    (e) Plans or drawings that illustrate the external details of the 
hull below the sheer strake;
    (f) A detailed plan for conducting the hull examination in 
accordance with Secs. 176.645 and 176.650 of this part, which must 
address all safety concerns related to the removal of sea valves during 
the inspection; and
    (g) A preventative maintenance plan for your vessel's hull, its 
related systems and equipment.

[USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21085, Apr. 29, 2002]