[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR45.57]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 45_GREAT LAKES LOAD LINES--Table of Contents
 
                          Subpart C_Freeboards
 
Sec. 45.57  Correction: Position of deckline.

    (a) Where the depth to the upper edge of the deckline is greater or 
less than D, the difference between the depths must be added to or 
deducted from the freeboard.
    (b) When the Commandant or the approved assigning authority approves 
a location for the deckline that is above or below the freeboard deck, 
the minimum summer freeboard must be corrected by--
    (1) Adding the difference between the depth and D if the depth is 
greater than D; and
    (2) Subtracting the difference between the depth and D, if the depth 
is less than D.
    (c) Except for the adjustment allowed in paragraph (b) of this 
section, no freeboard of less than 2 in. may be assigned.