33 C.F.R. § 150.35 How may an adjacent coastal State request an amendment to the operations manual?
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
(a) An adjacent coastal State connected by pipeline to the deepwater port may petition the cognizant COTP to amend the operations manual. The petition must include sufficient information to allow the COTP to reach a decision concerning the proposed amendment. (b) After the COTP receives a petition, the COTP requests comments from the licensee. (c) After reviewing the petition and comments, and considering the costs and benefits involved, the COTP may approve the petition if the proposed amendment will provide equivalent or improved protection and safety. The adjacent coastal State may petition the Commandant (G-M) to review the decision of the COTP. Petitions must be made in writing and presented to the COTP for forwarding to the Commandant (G-M) via the District Commander.
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 150—DEEPWATER PORTS: OPERATIONS
Subpart A—General
§ 150.35 How may an adjacent coastal State request an amendment to the operations manual?

