46 C.F.R. § 153.217 Access to enclosed spaces and dedicated ballast tanks.
Title 46 - Shipping
An access opening to an enclosed space or a dedicated ballast tank must meet the requirements for a cargo tank access in §153.254 (b), (c), and (d) if: (a) The enclosed space or dedicated ballast tank is located within the cargo area of the vessel; or (b) A part of a cargo containment system lies within the enclosed space or dedicated ballast tank. [CGD 78–128, 47 FR 21207, May 17, 1982]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 153—SHIPS CARRYING BULK LIQUID, LIQUEFIED GAS, OR COMPRESSED GAS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Subpart B—Design and Equipment
General Vessel Requirements
§ 153.217 Access to enclosed spaces and dedicated ballast tanks.

