33 C.F.R. § 150.445 When is oil in an SPM-OTS displaced with water?
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
(a) The Port Superintendent must ensure that the oil in an SPM-OTS is displaced with water and that the valve at the pipeline end manifold is closed whenever: (1) A storm warning is received forecasting weather conditions that will exceed the design operating criteria listed in the operations manual for the SPM-OTS; (2) A vessel is about to depart the SPM because of storm conditions; or (3) The SPM is not scheduled for use in an oil transfer operation within the next 7 days. (b) The Port Engineer will not be required to perform this requirement, provided it can be demonstrated to the OCMI, that a satisfactory alternative means of safely securing all cargo transfer hoses can be implemented in the event of severe weather conditions.
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 150—DEEPWATER PORTS: OPERATIONS
Subpart E—Cargo Transfer Operations
§ 150.445 When is oil in an SPM-OTS displaced with water?
