[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: 46CFR64.35]

[Page 320]
 
                           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 B_Standards for an MPT
 
Sec. 64.35  Bottom filling or discharge connection.

    If an MPT is designed with a filling or discharge connection in the 
bottom, the connection must be fitted with a bolted blank flange, 
threaded cap, or similar device to protect against leakage of the 
product, and a manually operated valve that is located--
    (a) Inside the tank and operated outside the tank; or
    (b) Outside the tank but as close to it as practicable.