# 33 CFR § 154.2010: Qualifications for acceptance as a certifying entity

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2010

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 154.2010
- **Heading:** Qualifications for acceptance as a certifying entity
- **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 P—Marine Vapor Control Systems > Certifying Entities

## Text

To qualify for acceptance as a vapor control system (VCS) certifying entity, the entity must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commandant that it possesses the following minimum qualifications:
(a) The ability to review and evaluate design drawings and failure analyses for compliance to this subpart;
(b) The knowledge of the applicable regulations of this subpart, including the standards incorporated by reference;
(c) The ability to monitor and evaluate test procedures and results for compliance with the operational requirements of this subpart;
(d) The ability to perform inspections and observe tests of bulk liquid cargo-handling systems;
(e) The applicant must not be controlled by an owner or operator of a vessel or facility engaged in controlling vapor emissions;
(f) The applicant must not be dependent upon Coast Guard acceptance under this section to remain in business; and
(g) The person in charge of VCS certification must be a licensed professional engineer in a U.S. State or territory. A person in charge of VCS certification who is not a licensed professional engineer on August 15, 2013 must obtain that license from a U.S. State or territory by August 15, 2014.
[USCG-1999-5150, 78 FR 42618, July 16, 2013, as amended by 80 FR 7540, Feb. 11, 2015]

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