46 C.F.R. § 190.20-5 Intent.
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) The accommodations provided for officers, crew, and scientific personnel on all vessels must be securely constructed, properly lighted, heated, drained, ventilated, equipped, located, arranged, and, where practicable, shall be insulated from undue noise, heat, and odors. (b) Provided the intent of this subpart is met, consideration may be given by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to relax the requirements relating to the size and separation of accommodations for scientific personnel.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 190—CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT
Subpart 190.20—Accomodations for Officers, Crew, and Scientific Personnel
§ 190.20-5 Intent.

