# 33 CFR § 154.107: Alternatives

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.107

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 154.107
- **Heading:** Alternatives
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER O—POLLUTION > PART 154—FACILITIES TRANSFERRING OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN BULK > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) The COTP may consider and approve alternative procedures, methods, or equipment standards to be used by a facility operator in lieu of any requirement in this part if:
(1) Compliance with the requirement is economically or physically impractical;
(2) The alternative provides an equivalent level of safety and protection from pollution by oil or hazardous material, which is documented in the request; and
(3) The facility operator submits a written request for the alternative.
(b) The COTP takes final approval or disapproval action on the request, submitted in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section, in writing within 30 days of receipt of the request.
[CGD 75-124, 45 FR 7169, Jan. 31, 1980, as amended by CGD 86-034, 55 FR 36252, Sept. 4, 1990; CGD 93-056, 61 FR 41458, Aug. 8, 1996]

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 154.100 § 154.100 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.100.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.105 § 154.105 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.105.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.106 § 154.106 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.106.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.107 § 154.107 Alternatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.107.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.108 § 154.108 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.108.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.110 § 154.110 Letter of intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.110.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.120 § 154.120 Facility examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.120.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.300 § 154.300 Operations manual: General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.300.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.310 § 154.310 Operations manual: Contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.310.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.320 § 154.320 Operations manual: Amendment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.320.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.325 § 154.325 Operations manual: Procedures for examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.325.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.500 § 154.500 Hose assemblies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.500.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.510 § 154.510 Loading arms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.510.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.520 § 154.520 Closure devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.520.md)

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