§ 157.218. Dedicated clean ballast tanks: Alterations.
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/us/cfr/t33/s§ 157.218·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
The dedicated clean ballast tanks or equipment on a tank vessel that has a letter issued under § 157.204 may not be altered so that they no longer meet the plans accepted under that section unless:
(a)The owner or operator of that vessel submits plans that show the alterations to the Coast Guard official to which the plans were submitted under § 157.200 or § 157.202;
(b)The owner or operator of that vessel submits changes to the manual under § 157.224 that show and describe the alterations to the Coast Guard official to which the manuals were submitted under § 157.206 or § 157.208; and
(c)The Coast Guard issues to the tank vessel an amending letter stating that the vessel, as altered, complies with this subpart.