[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR38.20-5]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 38_LIQUEFIED FLAMMABLE GASES--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart 38.20_Venting and Ventilation
 
Sec. 38.20-5  Venting--T/ALL.

    (a) Safety relief valves on cargo tanks in barges may be connected 
to individual or common risers which shall extend to a reasonable height 
above the deck. An alternate arrangement consisting of a branch vent 
header system as required by Sec. 38.20-1 may be installed. In any 
case, the provisions of Sec. 38.20-1 (d) through (j) shall apply.
    (b) Arrangements providing for venting cargo tanks at sea on 
unmanned

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barges will be considered by the Commandant upon presentation of plans.