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Timestamp: 2017-12-17 04:18:05
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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§ 107', '§107', '§107', '§109', '§107', '§107', 'art 111', 'art 58', '§163', '§147', '§109', 'art 58']

§ 107.01 Purpose of subchapter.
§ 107.01-3 Right of appeal.
§ 107.05 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.
§ 107.111 Definitions.
§ 107.113 Industrial personnel.
§ 107.115 Incorporation by reference.
§ 107.117 Coast Guard addresses.
§ 107.235 Servicing of hand portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire-extinguishing systems.
§ 107.301 Purpose.
§ 107.305 Plans and information.
§ 107.317 Addresses for submittal of plans, specifications, and calculations.
§ 107.401 Purpose and definition.
§ 107.405 Safety Equipment Certificate.
§ 107.409 Safety Construction Certificate.
§ 107.413 Exemption certificate.
§ 107.415 Safety Management Certificate.
Source: CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.
This subchapter prescribes rules for the design, construction, equipment, inspection and operation of mobile offshore drilling units operating under the U.S. flag.
§107.305 1625–0038
§107.309 1625–0038
§109.227 1625–0064
[49 FR 38121, Sept. 27, 1984, as amended by CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11, 1992; USCG–2004–18884, 69 FR 58348, Sept. 30, 2004]
Headquarters means Office of the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, D.C. 20593–0001.
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 79–032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34534, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996; 63 FR 52814, Oct. 1, 1998; USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]
(b) The standards are on file in theFederal Registerlibrary and are available from the appropriate organizations whose addresses are listed below:
(2) American National Standards Institute Standards (ANSIS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016–5990.
(3) American Petroleum Institute, 1220 L Street NW., Washington, D.C. 20005–4070.
(4) International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc., 321 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036, on the Internet at http://www.icgb.com .
(6) Underwriters Laboratories, 12 Laboratory Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709–3995.
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34534, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 37570, Sept. 27, 1988; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 44011, Nov. 1, 1988; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 2000; USCG–2007–29018, 72 FR 53966, Sept. 21, 2007; USCG–2008–0906, 73 FR 56510, Sept. 29, 2008]
(a) For approval by Commandant (G-MOC)—
Commandant (G-MOC), U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, D.C. 20593–0001.
(b) For approval by Commandant (G-MSE)—
Commandant (G-MSE), U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, D.C. 20593–0001.
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34534, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996]
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 83–067, 49 FR 39161, Oct. 4, 1984; USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]
(b) For the purposes of this section, a list of authorized classification societies, including information for ordering copies of approved classification society rules and supplements, is available from Commandant (G-MSE), 2100 Second St., SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001; telephone (202) 372–1372; or fax (202) 372–1925. Approved classification society rules and supplements are incorporated by reference into 46 CFR 8.110(b).
[CGD 95–010, 62 FR 67536, Dec. 24, 1997, as amended by USCG–1999–5004, 64 FR 30439, June 8, 1999; USCG–2004–18884, 69 FR 58348, Sept. 30, 2004; USCG–2006–25697, 71 FR 55746, Sept. 25, 2006]
(1) A completed Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel, Form CG–3752, to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, of the marine inspection zone in which the unit is to be constructed; and
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]
(a) The master, owner, or agent of a certificated unit may apply for an inspection for the renewal of a Certificate of Inspection by submitting a completed Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel, Form CG–3752, to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in or nearest to the port where the inspection will be made.
(b) The master, owner, or agent of a certificated unit operating in international service may apply for renewal of a Certificate of Inspection by submitting a completed Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel Form CG–3752, to the appropriate Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, at least 30 days before the expiration date that appears on the unit's unexpired Certificate of Inspection.
(a) If a unit fails to meet the requirements in §107.231, and the Coast Guard withholds reissuance of a Certificate of Inspection, or suspends an unexpired Certificate of Inspection, as described in §107.279, a Permit to Proceed to Another Port for Repairs (Form CG–948) is issued by the Coast Guard if—
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 83–067, 49 FR 39161, Oct. 4, 1984]
The Coast Guard issues a Certificate of Inspection Amendment, Form CG–858, to a certificated unit if a requirement for equipment and data listed on the unexpired Certificate of Inspection is changed.
1 Requirements for industrial systems and components are in Subpart 111.94 of this chapter.
2 Requirements for industrial systems and components are in Subpart 58.60 of this chapter.
3 Requirements for load lines are not applicable to bottom supported units when they are being supported by, or being lowered to or raised from the seabed.
(y) Each sliding watertight door meets the installation tests in §163.001–6(b) of this chapter.
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983; CGD 82–075a, 49 FR 4485, Feb. 7, 1984; CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25290, May 20, 1996; 63 FR 52814, Oct. 1, 1998]
(a) Each hand portable fire extinguisher and each semi-portable fire extinguisher on board the unit must be serviced as set out in Table 107.235 and examined for excessive corrosion and general condition.
Table 107.235
Test and servicing required
Soda Acid Discharge, clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge.
Foam Discharge, clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge.
Pump Tank (water or antifreeze) Discharge, clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge with clean water or antifreeze.
Cartridge operated (water, antifreeze or loaded stream) Examine pressure cartridge and replace if end is punctured or if cartridge is otherwise determined to have leaked or to be in unsuitable condition. Remove liquid, clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge with clean water, solution, or antifreeze. Insert charged cartridge.
Carbon Dioxide Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight loss exceeds 10 percent. Inspect hose and nozzle to be sure they are clear.
Dry chemical (cartridge-operated type) Examine pressure cartridge and replace if end is punctured or if cartridge is otherwise determined to have leaked or to be in unsuitable condition. Inspect hose and nozzle to see if they are clear. Insert charged cartridge. Be sure dry chemical is free-flowing (not caked) and chamber contains full charge.
(b) Each fixed fire-extinguishing system must be examined for excessive corrosion and general condition and be serviced by—
(1) Recharging the cylinders of each carbon dioxide system, if the weight loss is more than 10% of the weight of the charge;
(2) Testing each foam system, except premix systems by—
(i) Discharging foam for approximately 15 seconds from a nozzle designated by the marine inspector;
(ii) Discharging water from all other lines and nozzles; and
(iii) Taking a sample of the foam liquid and submitting it to the manufacturer or his authorized representative for determination of its specific gravity, PH, percentage of water dilution, and solid content, and certification as a suitable firefighting foam;
(3) Removing the pressure cartridge of each premix aqueous film forming foam system and replacing the cartridge if the seal is punctured, sampling the premix solution in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, and replacing cylinders that are discharged.
Note: All carbon dioxide cylinders and discharge hoses of semi-portable carbon dioxide and halon extinguishers must be tested and marked in accordance with §§147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter.
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7749, Mar. 10, 1988]
(2) International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc., 321 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036, on the Internet at http://www.icgb.com .
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 2000; USCG–2007–29018, 72 FR 53966, Sept. 21, 2007; USCG–2008–0906, 73 FR 56510, Sept. 29, 2008]
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG–1999–6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999; USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6504, Feb. 9, 2000]
(2) Accepted by the Commandant (G-MOC).
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996]
(2) Approved by the Commandant (G-MOC).
(b) To meet the requirements in paragraph (a) of this section, the owner or operator of the unit must submit a plan to the Commandant (G-MOC) that provides for—
1 The asterisk (*) indicates items that are approved by the American Bureau of Shipping for vessels classed by it. Items approved by the American Bureau of Shipping are generally accepted as satisfactory unless the law or Coast Guard regulations contain requirements that are not covered by the American Bureau of Shipping.
(s)–(u) [Reserved]
2 This portfolio may be included in the operating manual required in §109.121.
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983; CGD 83–071, 52 FR 6978, Mar. 6, 1987; CGD 85–099, 55 FR 32248, Aug. 8, 1990; CGD 88–032, 56 FR 35826, July 29, 1991; CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25290, May 20, 1996; 63 FR 52814, Oct. 1, 1998]
(2) Diagrams of the hydraulic or pneumatic power and control systems, as required by Subpart 58.30–40 or 58.30–50 of this chapter, as applicable.
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG–2008–0906, 73 FR 56510, Sept. 29, 2008]
(b) By visitors to the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or by mail to: Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, JR10–0525, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593, in a written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.
(d) International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc., 321 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036, on the internet at http://www.icgb.com .
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 85–048b, 51 FR 15498, Apr. 24, 1986; CGD 89–025, 54 FR 19571, May 8, 1989; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 2000; USCG–2007–29018, 72 FR 53966, Sept. 21, 2007; USCG–2008–0906, 73 FR 56510, Sept. 29, 2008]
(2) A voyage from any territory, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, all possesssions of the United States, and all lands held by the United States under a protectorate or mandate, whose international relations are the responsibility of a contracting SOLAS 74 government, or which is administered by the United Nations, to a port outside that territory or the reverse;
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30662, July 26, 1990]
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30662, July 26, 1990; USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6504, Feb. 9, 2000]
(a) Application for a Safety Construction Certificate is made by indicating in the space provided on the Application for Inspection Form CG–3752 whether the American Bureau of Shipping or the Coast Guard is to issue the certificate.
(b) The Commandant (G-MOC) may exempt a self-propelled unit of at least 500 gross tons on an international voyage from any of the requirements in the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS 74) if the unit meets the conditions of Regulation 4 of Part A, Chapter I, of SOLAS 74 which states the following:
b. The Administration may exempt any ship which embodies features of a novel kind from any of the provisions of Chapters II–1, II–2, III and IV of these Regulations the application of which might seriously impede research into the development of such features and their incorporation in ships engaged on international voyages. Any such ship shall, however, comply with safety requirements which, in the opinion of that Administration, are adequate for the service for which it is intended and are such as to ensure the overall safety of the ship and which are acceptable to the Governments of the States to be visited by the ship. The Administration which allows any such exemption shall communicate to the Organization particulars of same and the reasons therefor which the Organization shall circulate to the Contracting Governments for their information.
(c) The Commandant (G-MOC) may exempt a self-propelled unit of at least 500 gross tons on an international voyage from the requirements of Chapter III (Lifesaving Appliances, &C.) of SOLAS 74 if the unit meets the conditions of Regulation 2 of chapter III which states in part:
(d) The Commandant (G-MOC) may exempt a unit from the requirements of Chapters II–1 (Construction—Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations) or II–2 (Construction—Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction) of SOLAS 74 if the unit meets the conditions of Regulation 1–4 of Part A Chapter II–1 or Regulation 1–4.1 of Part A Chapter II–2, respectively, of SOLAS 74 which state the following: The Administration of a State may, if it considers that the sheltered nature and conditions of the voyage are such as to render the application of any specific requirements of this chapter unreasonable or unnecessary, exempt from those requirements individual ships or classes of ships entitled to fly the flag of the State which, in the course of their voyage, do not proceed more than 20 miles from the nearest land.
[CGD 73–251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30662, July 26, 1990; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996]