Editorial Note on Part 162
Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part 162 appear by USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59787, Oct. 1, 2012.

§ 162.060-38 Operation, Maintenance, and Safety Manual (OMSM). ( a ) Each OMSM must include the following sections: ( 1 ) Table of contents.
( 2 ) Manufacturer's information.
( 3 ) Principles of ballast water management system (BWMS) operation, including— ( i ) A complete description of the BWMS, methods and type(s) of technologies used in each treatment stage of the BWMS;
( ii ) The theory of the BWMS' operation;
( iii ) Any process or technology limitations of the BWMS;
( iv ) Performance ranges and expectations of the system; and
( v ) A description of the locations and conditions for which the BWMS is intended.
( 4 ) Major system components and shipboard application, including— ( i ) A general description of the materials used for construction and installation of the BWMS;
( ii ) A list of each major component that may be fitted differently in different vessels with a general description of the different arrangements schemes;
( iii ) Any vessel type(s), services, or locations where the BWMS is not intended to be used;
( iv ) Maximum and minimum flow and volume capacities of the BWMS;
( v ) The dimensions and weight of the complete BWMS and required connection and flange sizes for all major components;
( vi ) A description of all actual or potential effects of the BWMS on the vessel's ballast water, ballast water tanks, and ballast water piping and pumping systems;
( vii ) A list of all active substances, relevant chemicals, and pesticides generated or stored onboard the vessel to be used by the BWMS; and
( viii ) Information on whether the BWMS is designed to be used in hazardous locations.
( 5 ) System and major system component drawings as applicable, including— ( i ) Process flow diagram(s) of the BWMS showing the main treatment processes, chemicals, and monitoring and control devices for the BWMS;
( ii ) Footprint(s), drawings, and system schematics showing all major components and arrangements;
( iii ) Drawings, containing a bill of materials, for the pumping and piping arrangements, and all related equipment provided with the BWMS;
( iv ) All treatment application points, waste or recycling streams, and all sampling points integral to the BWMS;
( v ) All locations and the sizes of all piping and utility connections for power, water, compressed air or other utilities as required by the BWMS;
( vi ) Electrical wiring diagrams that include the location and electrical rating of power supply panels and BWMS control and monitoring equipment;
( vii ) Unit(s), construction materials, standards, and labels on all drawings of equipment, piping, instruments, and appurtenances; and
( viii ) An index of all drawings and diagrams.
( 6 ) A description of the BWMS's control and monitoring equipment and how it will be integrated with the existing shipboard ballast system, including— ( i ) Power demand;
( ii ) Main and local control panels;
( iii ) Power distribution system;
( iv ) Power quality equipment;
( v ) Instrumentation and control system architecture;
( vi ) Process control description;
( vii ) Operational set points, control loops, control algorithms, and alarm settings for routine maintenance, and emergency operations; and
( viii ) All devices required for measuring appropriate parameters, such as pressure, temperature, flow rate, water quality, power, and chemical residuals.
( 7 ) A description of all relevant standard operating procedures including, but not limited to— ( i ) BWMS start-up and shutdown procedures and times;
( ii ) Emergency shutdown and system by-pass procedures;
( iii ) Requirements to achieve treatment objectives (e. g., time following initial treatment, critical dosages, residual concentrations, etc);
( iv ) Operating, safety, and emergency procedures;
( v ) BWMS limitations, precautions, and set points;
( vi ) Detailed instructions on operation, calibration and zeroing of each monitoring device used with the BWMS; and
( vii ) Personnel requirements for the BWMS, including number and types of personnel needed, labor burden, and operator training or specialty certification requirements.
( 8 ) A description of the preventive and corrective maintenance requirements of the BWMS, including— ( i ) Inspection and adjustment procedures;
( ii ) Troubleshooting procedures;
( iii ) An illustrated list of parts and spare parts;
( iv ) A list of recommended spare parts to have during installation and operation of the BWMS;
( v ) Use of tools and test equipment in accordance with the maintenance procedures; and
( vi ) Point(s) of contact for technical assistance.
( 9 ) A description of the health and safety risks to the personnel associated with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the BWMS including, but not limited to— ( i ) The storage, handling, and disposal of any hazardous wastes;
( ii ) Any health and safety certification/training requirements for personnel operating the BWMS; and
( iii ) All material safety data sheets for hazardous or relevant chemicals used, stored, or generated by or for the system.
( b ) If any information in the OMSM changes as a result of approval testing and evaluations, a new OMSM must be submitted.