[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]

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                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.