# 33 CFR § 156.107: Alternatives

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-156.107

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 156.107
- **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 156—OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TRANSFER OPERATIONS > Subpart A—Oil and Hazardous Material Transfer Operations

## Text

(a) The COTP may consider and approve alternative procedures, methods, or equipment standards to be used by a vessel or facility operator in lieu of any requirements in this part if:
(1) Compliance with the requirement is economically or physically impractical;
(2) The vessel or facility operator submits a written request for the alternative at least 30 days before operations under the alternative are proposed, unless the COTP authorizes a shorter time; and
(3) The alternative provides an equivalent level of safety and protection from pollution by oil or hazardous material, which is documented in the request.
(b) The COTP takes final approval or disapproval action on any alternative requested, in writing, within 30 days of receipt of the request.
[CGD 75-124, 45 FR 7177, Jan. 31, 1980, as amended by CGD 86-034, 55 FR 36255, Sept. 4, 1990]

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 156.100 § 156.100 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-156.100.md)
- [33 CFR § 156.105 § 156.105 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-156.105.md)
- [33 CFR § 156.107 § 156.107 Alternatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-156.107.md)
- [33 CFR § 156.110 § 156.110 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-156.110.md)
- [33 CFR § 156.111 § 156.111 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-156.111.md)
- [33 CFR § 156.112 § 156.112 Suspension order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-156.112.md)
- [33 CFR § 156.113 § 156.113 Compliance with suspension order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-156.113.md)
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- [33 CFR § 156.118 § 156.118 Advance notice of transfer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-156.118.md)
- [33 CFR § 156.120 § 156.120 Requirements for transfer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-156.120.md)
- [33 CFR § 156.125 § 156.125 Discharge cleanup.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-156.125.md)
- [33 CFR § 156.130 § 156.130 Connection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-156.130.md)
- [33 CFR § 156.150 § 156.150 Declaration of inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-156.150.md)
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