[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR105.15-15]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
    CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED)
 
PART 105--COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS DISPENSING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart 105.15--Inspection Required
 
Sec. 105.15-15  Letter of compliance.

    (a) When a vessel has been inspected and found to be in substantial 
compliance with the requirements of this part, a ``letter of 
compliance'' shall be issued to the vessel by the Officer in Charge, 
Marine Inspection.
    (b) The letter of compliance shall permit the presence on board of 
liquid flammable or combustible cargoes in bulk, and describe the 
conditions governing the transportation and dispensing of such cargoes.
    (c) The letter of compliance shall state the maximum amount of 
liquid flammable or combustible cargo in bulk to be carried on board.
    (d) The letter of compliance shall be limited to a period of 
validity which shall not exceed 2 years. For cause, the letter of 
compliance may be suspended or revoked as authorized by law or 
regulations in this chapter.