# 33 CFR § 154.2025: Certification, recertification, or operational review—certifying entity documentation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2025

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 154.2025
- **Heading:** Certification, recertification, or operational review—certifying entity documentation
- **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 > Certification, Recertification, and Operational Review

## Text

(a) If the certifying entity is satisfied that the facility's vapor control system (VCS) has successfully undergone the reviews, inspections, and tests required by 33 CFR 154.2022(a) for certification or recertification, and that the VCS will operate properly and safely, the certifying entity must certify or recertify the VCS by issuing a certification letter to the facility owner or operator, and by sending copies of the letter to the Captain of the Port (COTP) and the Commandant. The certification letter must refer by date to the certifying entity's letter of acceptance issued under 33 CFR 154.2011(c), and must—
(1) State that the facility complies with applicable regulations and with its operations manual, and list any exemptions to the applicable regulations that have been approved by the Coast Guard;
(2) Report on all reviews, inspections, and tests undergone by the VCS in accordance with 33 CFR 154.2022(a);
(3) List all plans and drawings that were reviewed by the certifying entity;
(4) State if the VCS may control vapors from tank barges that are required to have a shore-side, explosion-proof receptacle or an overfill control system required by 33 CFR 154.2102(a) and (b); and
(5) List all cargoes that the certifying entity approves for control by the VCS.
(b) If the certifying entity is satisfied that the facility's VCS has successfully undergone the operational review required by 33 CFR 154.2022(b), the certifying entity must issue an operational review letter to the facility owner or operator, and send copies of the letter to the COTP and the Commandant. The operational review letter must—
(1) List each item reviewed and inspected;
(2) Describe the transfer or cleaning operation observed; and
(3) Summarize the review's results.

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 154.2000 § 154.2000 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2000.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.2001 § 154.2001 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2001.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.2010 § 154.2010 Qualifications for acceptance as a certifying entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2010.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.2011 § 154.2011 Application for acceptance as a certifying entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2011.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.2020 § 154.2020 Certification and recertification—owner/operator responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2020.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.2021 § 154.2021 Operational review—owner/operator responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2021.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.2022 § 154.2022 Certification, recertification, or operational review—certifying entity responsibilities, generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2022.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.2023 § 154.2023 Recertification—certifying entity responsibilities, generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2023.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.2024 § 154.2024 Operational review—certifying entity responsibilities, generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2024.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.2025 § 154.2025 Certification, recertification, or operational review—certifying entity documentation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2025.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.2030 § 154.2030 Transfer facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2030.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.2031 § 154.2031 Tank barge cleaning facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2031.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.2100 § 154.2100 Vapor control system, general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2100.md)
- [33 CFR § 154.2101 § 154.2101 Requirements for facility vapor connections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-154.2101.md)

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