§ 127.321. Release of LNG.
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/us/cfr/t33/s§ 127.321·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)The operator of the waterfront facility handling LNG must ensure that---
(1)No person releases LNG into the navigable waters of the United States; and
(2)If there is a release of LNG, vessels near the facility are notified of the release by the activation of the warning alarm.
(b)If there is a release of LNG, the person in charge of shoreside transfer operations must---
(1)Immediately notify the person in charge of cargo transfer on the vessel of the intent to shutdown;
(2)Shutdown transfer operations;
(3)Notify the COTP of the release; and
(4)Not resume transfer operations until authorized by the COTP. \[CGD 78-038, 53 FR 3376, Feb. 7, 1988, as amended by CGD 88-049, 60 FR 39796, Aug. 3, 1995; USCG-2019-0444, 87 FR 5691, Feb. 2, 2022\]