33 C.F.R. Subpart A—General
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
This part provides requirements for the design and construction of deepwater ports. It also provides the requirements for equipment for deepwater ports. Definitions applicable to this part appear in 33 CFR 148.5. In addition, the following terms are used in this part and have the indicated meanings: Accommodation module means a module with one or more accommodation spaces that is individually contracted for and may be used on one or more facilities. Major conversion means a conversion, as determined by the Commandant (G-M), that substantially changes the dimensions of a facility, substantially changes the water depth capability of a fixed facility, substantially changes the carrying capacity of a floating facility, changes the type of a facility, substantially prolongs the life of a facility, or otherwise so changes the facility that it is essentially a new facility. Service space means a space used for a galley, pantry containing cooking appliances, storeroom, or workshop other than those in industrial areas and trunks to those spaces. Sleeping space means a space provided with bunks for sleeping. Where equipment in this subchapter must be of an approved type, the equipment must be specifically approved by the Commandant (G-M), and the Marine Safety Center for engineering equipment. A list of approved equipment, including all of the approval series, is available at: http://cgmix.uscg.mil/Equipment. (a) Alterations and modifications affecting the design and construction of a deepwater port must be submitted to Commandant (G-M) for review and approval if: (1) A license has not yet been issued; or, (2) A license has been issued but the port has not commenced operations; or, (3) The alteration and modification are deemed a major conversion; or, (4) The alteration or modification substantially changes the manner in which the port operates or is not in accordance with a condition of the license. (b) All other alterations and modifications to the deepwater port must be submitted to the OCMI for review and approval. (c) Approval for alterations and modifications proposed after a license has been issued will be contingent upon whether the proposed changes will affect the way the port operates or any conditions imposed in the license. (d) The licensee is not authorized to proceed with alterations prior to approval by Commandant (G-M) for the conditions outlined in paragraph (a) and approval by the cognizant OCMI as required in paragraph (b) of this section. (e) Commandant (G-M), during the review and approval process of a proposed alteration or modification, may consult with the Marine Safety Center and cooperating federal agencies possessing relevant technical expertise.
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 149—DEEPWATER PORTS: DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPMENT
Subpart A—General
§ 149.1 What does this part do?
§ 149.5 What definitions apply to this part?
§ 149.10 Where can I obtain a list of Coast Guard approved equipment?
§ 149.15 What is the process for submitting alterations and modifications affecting the design and construction of a deepwater port?
