[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 33, Volume 2] [Revised as of July 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 33CFR127.017] [Page 30] TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 127_WATERFRONT FACILITIES HANDLING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS AND LIQUEFIED HAZARDOUS GAS--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Sec. 127.017 Alternatives. (a) The COTP may allow alternative procedures, methods, or equipment standards to be used by an operator instead of any requirements in this part if-- (1) The operator submits a written request for the alternative at least 30 days before facility operations under the alternative would begin, unless the COTP authorizes a shorter time; and (2) The alternative provides at least the same degree of safety provided by the regulations in this part. (b) The COTP approves or disapproves any alternative requested under paragraph (a) of this section-- (1) In writing; or (2) Orally, with subsequent written confirmation.