# 33 C.F.R. § 157.07 (2026): Equivalents

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## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 157.07 (2026)
- **Heading:** Equivalents
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 33 CFR: Navigation and Navigable Waters / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 157: RULES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT RELATING TO TANK VESSELS CARRYING OIL IN BULK / Subpart A: General / § 157.07: § 157.07   Equivalents.

## Text

The Coast Guard may accept an equivalent, in accordance with the procedure in 46 CFR 30.15-1, of a design or an equipment to fulfill a requirement in this part, except an operational method may not be substituted for a design or equipment requirement that is also required under the MARPOL 73/78.
[CGD 82-28, 50 FR 11625, Mar. 22, 1985, as amended by CGD 97-023, 62 FR 33364, June 19, 1997; USCG-2000-7641, 66 FR 55573, Nov. 2, 2001]

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 157.01 (2026) § 157.01   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P157_S157_01.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 157.02 (2026) § 157.02   Incorporation by reference: Where can I get a copy of the publications mentioned in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P157_S157_02.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 157.03 (2026) § 157.03   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P157_S157_03.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 157.04 (2026) § 157.04   Authorization of classification societies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P157_S157_04.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 157.05 (2026) § 157.05   Performing calculations for this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P157_S157_05.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 157.06 (2026) § 157.06   Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P157_S157_06.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 157.07 (2026) § 157.07   Equivalents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P157_S157_07.md)

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