[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: 46CFR64.1]

[Page 317]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 64_MARINE PORTABLE TANKS AND CARGO HANDLING SYSTEMS--Table of Contents
 
                            Subpart A_General
 
Sec. 64.1  Purpose.




                            Subpart A_General

Sec.
64.1 Purpose.
64.2 Incorporation by reference.
64.3 Applicability.
64.5 Definitions.
64.9 Maintenance, repair, and alteration of MPTs.

                     Subpart B_Standards for an MPT

64.11 Design of MPTs.
64.13 Allowable stress; tank.
64.15 Allowable stress; framework.
64.17 Minimum tank thickness.
64.19 External pressure.
64.21 Material.
64.23 Gasket and lining.
64.25 Cross section.
64.27 Base.
64.29 Tank saddles.
64.31 Inspection opening.
64.33 Pipe connection.
64.35 Bottom filling or discharge connection.
64.37 Valve and fitting guard.
64.39 Valve securing device.
64.41 Stop valve closure.
64.43 Lifting fittings.
64.45 Securing devices.
64.47 Type of relief devices.
64.49 Labeling openings.
64.51 Tank parts marking.
64.53 Information plate for MPTs.
64.55 Relief device location.

  Subpart C_Pressure Relief Devices and Vacuum Relief Devices for MPTs

64.57 Acceptance of pressure relief devices.
64.59 Spring loaded pressure relief valve.
64.61 Rupture disc.
64.63 Minimum emergency venting capacity.
64.65 Vacuum relief device.
64.67 Shutoff valve.
64.69 Location of the pressure relief device.
64.71 Marking of pressure relief devices.

Subpart D [Reserved]

            Subpart E_Periodic Inspections and Tests of MPTs

64.77 Inspection and test.
64.79 Inspection of pressure and vacuum relief device.
64.81 30-month inspection of an MPT.
64.83 Hydrostatic test.

                     Subpart F_Cargo Handling System

64.87 Purpose.
64.88 Plan approval, construction, and inspection of cargo-handling 
          systems.
64.89 Cargo pump unit.
64.91 Relief valve for the cargo pump discharge.
64.93 Pump controls.
64.95 Piping.
64.97 Cargo hose.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; Department of 
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22950, June 25, 1974, unless otherwise 
noted.



    This part contains the requirements for--
    (a) Design, construction, repair, alteration, and marking of marine 
portable tanks (MPTs) authorized by this chapter to be carried on 
inspected vessels;
    (b) Periodic inspections and tests of MPTs; and
    (c) Design and construction of cargo-handling systems for MPTs and 
other portable tanks authorized under subparts 98.30 and 98.33 of this 
chapter.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37409, Sept. 11, 1990; 55 FR 47477, Nov. 14, 1990]