33 CFR Subchapter O 151-156

Accessing United States Coast Guard Regulations

  • Importance: Understanding regulations is crucial for personnel in the bulk liquid cargo industry.

  • Key Source: Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs).

  • Structure: CFRs are organized systematically for easy lookup by title and alphanumeric notation.

Overview of CFRs

  • Total Titles: 50

  • Relevant Titles for Dangerous Liquids:

    • Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters

    • Title 46: Shipping

  • Critical Chapters:

    • 46 CFR, Chapter I: US Coast Guard Regulations.

    • Focus areas for dangerous liquids training course:

      • Subchapter D: Tank Vessels

      • Subchapter O: Certain Bulk Dangerous Cargoes

Understanding CFR Parts

  • CFR Parts for Tankerman:

    • Parts 30-40: General rules for tank barge operations.

    • Parts 150-151: Bulk cargo compatibility and certain bulk dangerous liquid regulations.

  • Part Organization:

    • Each part contains subparts.

    • Example: 46 CFR Subchapter I, Subchapter D, Part 30, Subpart 30.10 has definitions in Section 30.10-1.

  • Alphanumeric References: Regulations can be referred to by their alphanumeric designations (e.g., 46 CFR 30.10-1).

Pollution Prevention Regulations

  • Regulations Overview: Encompasses multiple federal laws addressing pollution.

  • Key Acts:

    • Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948: First major law for addressing water pollution.

    • Clean Water Act: Prohibits discharge of pollutants into navigable waters.

    • Oil Pollution Act of 1990: Requires planning for response to large discharges.

    • International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL): Aims to minimize oceanic pollution.

Specific CFR Parts Breakdown (33 CFR Subchapter O)

  • Parts 151-157: Apply to tank vessels and certain vessels carrying flammable and combustible liquids.

  • Part 151: Deals with vessels carrying oil, noxious substances, and garbage.

  • Part 153: Controls pollution by oil and hazardous substances.

  • Part 154: Covers oil and hazardous material transfer operations.

  • Part 155: Outlines pollution prevention protocols for vessels.

  • Part 156: Focuses on oil and hazardous material transfer operations.

Detailed Examination of 33 CFR Part 156

  • Importance: Contains critical information for oil and hazardous material transfer procedures.

  • Key Sections:

    • Part 156.120: Requirements for transfer operations.

    • Relevant Subsections:

      • Each transfer hose must not have unrepaired defects (i, j).

      • Compliance with specified standards (154.500 and 154.510).

  • Part 157: Addresses environmental protections regarding tank vessels transporting oil in bulk.

  • Focus Areas: Design, equipment, operations including crude oil washing systems, and clean ballast tanks.

Conclusion

  • Understanding these regulations and procedures is vital for tankermans to ensure compliance and promote safety in the transport of bulk liquid cargoes.