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(continued) (a) For examination for the issuance of a Letter of Compliance under §2.01–6(a)(2)(i) of this part, or examination for the annual endorsement to a Letter of Compliance, a fee of $1,100.

(b) For examination for the issuance of a Tank Vessel Examination Letter under §2.01–6(a)(3) of this part, a fee of $1,100.

§ 2.10-130 Fees for examination of foreign mobile offshore drilling units.
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Each foreign mobile offshore drilling unit must pay:

(a) For examination for the issuance of a Letter of Compliance indicating compliance with the design and equipment standards of either the documenting nation or the International Maritime Organization Code for Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, a fee of $1,830.

(b) For examination for the issuance of a Letter of Compliance indicating compliance with the design and equipment standards of 46 CFR part 108, the inspection fee listed in table 2.10–101 of this subpart for the same type of mobile offshore drilling unit.

§ 2.10-135 Penalties.
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(a) A vessel owner or operator who fails to pay a fee or charge established under this subpart is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty.

(b) In addition to the fees established in this subpart, the Coast Guard may recover collection and enforcement costs associated with delinquent payments of, or failure to pay, a fee. Coast Guard inspection and examination services may also be withheld pending payment of outstanding fees owed to the Coast Guard for inspection and examination services provided.

(c) Each District Commander or Officer in Charge Marine Inspection may request the Secretary of the Treasury, or the authorized representative thereof, to withhold or revoke the clearance required by 46 U.S.C. app. 91 of a vessel for which a fee or charge established under this part has not been paid or until a bond is posted for the payment.

[CGD 91–030, 60 FR 13563, Mar. 13, 1995, as amended by CGD 96–052, 62 FR 16703, Apr. 8, 1997]

Subpart 2.20—Reports and Forms
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§ 2.20-40 Chief engineer's reports.
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(a) Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels. The chief engineer is required to report any repairs to boilers or unfired pressure vessels in accordance with §§33.25–5, 78.33–1, and 97.30–1 of this chapter.

(b) The chief engineer of any vessel is required to report any accident to a boiler, unfired pressure vessel, or machinery tending to render the further use of the item unsafe until repairs are made by §§35.25–5, 78.33–5, and 97.30–5 of this chapter.

(c) When fusible plugs in boilers are renewed at a time other than the inspection for certification and there is no marine inspector in attendance at the renewal, the chief engineer must report the renewal of the fusible plugs by letter to the OCMI who issued the certificate of inspection. This letter report must contain the following information:

(1) Name and official number of vessel.

(2) Date of renewal of fusible plugs.

(3) Number and location of fusible plugs renewed in each boiler.

(4) Manufacturer and heat number of each plug.

(5) Reason for renewal.

[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18804, Dec. 18, 1968; USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]

§ 2.20-50 Repairs or alterations in lifesaving or fire prevention equipment.
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No repairs or alterations shall be made to any lifesaving or fire-detecting or fire-extinguishing equipment, except in an emergency, without advance notice to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. See §§78.33–10 and 97.30–10 of this chapter.

[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]

Subpart 2.45 [Reserved]
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Subpart 2.50—Penalties
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§ 2.50-1 Penalty procedures.
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Civil and criminal penalty procedures appear in 33 CFR part 1. Civil monetary penalty amounts are set forth in 33 CFR part 27.

[CGD 96–052, 62 FR 16703, Apr. 8, 1997]

Subpart 2.75—Approvals of Safety Equipment, Materials and Installations, and Qualifications for Construction Personnel
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§ 2.75-1 Approvals.
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(a) Certain navigation and vessel inspection laws, or regulations in this chapter or in 33 CFR chapter I, require the Commandant's approval before specific types of safety equipment, materials, or installations may be installed or used on vessels subject to Coast Guard inspection, or on other described vessels, motorboats, artificial islands, and fixed structures.

(b) The Commandant's approvals are issued to persons, partnerships, companies, or corporations who offer for sale specific items of safety equipment, materials, or installations, or intend them for their own or others' use. These approvals are intended to provide a control over the quality of such approved items. The Commandant's approvals apply only to those items constructed or installed in accordance with applicable requirements, and the details as described in the documents granting specific approval. If a specific item when manufactured does not comply with these details, then it is not considered to be approved and the approval issued does not apply to such modified item. For example, if an item is manufactured with changes in design or material not previously approved, the approval does not apply to such modified item. The failure to comply with applicable requirements and details specified in the approval subjects the holder to immediate suspension of approval as described in §2.75–40, and if necessary, to a public hearing seeking withdrawal of approval and removal of all such items from use or installation as provided in §2.75–50.

(c) The Commandant's approvals are issued to qualified holders in the form of certificates of approval (Form CGHQ–10030), by appropriate description and identification in documents filed with the Office of the Federal Register and published in the Federal Register, or by letters, or by appropriate markings on drawings, plans, etc. Under the direction of the Commandant, the Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection is delegated the authority to exercise the necessary actions relating to the granting, suspension, cancellation or revocation of approvals for special items of safety equipment, materials or installations required by law in regulation in this chapter or in 33 CFR chapter I to have the Commandant's approval. The authority delegated to the Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection may be further delegated by him.

(d) The approvals granted to holders qualifying under the regulations in this chapter or in specifications, copies of which may be obtained from the Commandant (G-MSE), and to which official Coast Guard numbers are assigned, will be in the form of certificates of approval. Unless specifically provided otherwise, the approval shall be valid for a period of five years from the date on the certificate of approval, but subject to suspension and/or cancellation if it is found the item offered, sold, or used as Coast Guard approved differs in any detail from the item as described in the certificate of approval and referenced material.

(e) A specific Commandant's approval granted to anyone, which is described in a certificate of approval, or a letter, or marked plans, etc., cannot be transferred to another without a specific prior authorization from the Commandant. Such a transfer without the Commandant's authorization normally terminates such approval.

(f) A listing of current and formerly approved equipment and materials may be found on the internet at: http://cgmix.uscg.mil/equipment. Each OCMI may be contacted for information concerning approved equipment.

[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34533, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50459, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 93–055, 61 FR 13927, Mar. 28, 1996; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]

§ 2.75-5 Certificates of approval.
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(a) The Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection or his delegate, will issue a certificate of approval to the manufacturer or party named therein and certify that such manufacturer or party has submitted satisfactory evidence that the item described therein complies with the applicable laws and regulations, which are outlined on the reverse side of the certificate.

(b) The approval shall be in effect for a period of 5 years from the date on the certificate of approval unless canceled or suspended by proper authority, or otherwise specifically stated in the certificate.

[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34533, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]

§ 2.75-10 Procedures for obtaining approvals.
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(a) The requirements for obtaining approvals of items covered by specifications and bearing official Coast Guard approval numbers are set forth in parts 159 through 164 of this chapter. For other items, the requirements are described in the regulations governing such items.

(b) Unless otherwise specified, correspondence concerning approvals should be addressed to the Commandant (G-MSE), U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593–0001. When plans, drawings, test data, etc., are required to be submitted by the manufacturer, the material being transmitted with the application should be clearly identified.

[CGD 76–048, 44 FR 73043, Dec. 17, 1979, as amended by CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34533, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50459, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 1996]

§ 2.75-15 Requirements and tests.
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(a) Approved items described in certificates of approval are usually required to meet specific requirements and/or tests, prior to obtaining the approval. Additional factory tests to determine that proper uniformity and quality controls are followed during the manufacture of the specific items may be required. These requirements governing the manufacturer in particular are set forth in the regulations in this chapter or in specifications, copies of which may be obtained from the Commandant (G-MSE). If the requirements are met, a certificate of approval will be issued.

(b) When the specific item described in an application, together with accompanying drawings, plans, etc., does not meet applicable requirements or fails to meet specified tests, the applicant will be notified accordingly. The Coast Guard may suggest changes in order for the item to qualify and permit the issuance of an approval.

(c) For items not covered by specification requirements in parts 160 to 164, inclusive (subchapter Q—Specifications) of this chapter, the requirements in the navigation and vessel inspection laws, and applicable regulations in this chapter or in 33 CFR chapter I apply and shall be met before approvals may be issued.

[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34533, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50459, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 1996]

§ 2.75-25 Portable fire extinguishers.
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(a) The portable fire extinguishers listed and labeled as marine type by a recognized laboratory, as provided in subpart 162.028 of part 162 of subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter, will be accepted as approved for use on merchant vessels, motorboats, etc., whenever required by the regulations in this chapter, and for use on artificial islands and fixed structures on the Outer Continental Shelf whenever required by the regulations in 33 CFR parts 140 to 146, inclusive.

(b) The procedures for manufacturers to follow and the requirements governing portable fire extinguishers to qualify being listed and labeled as marine type by a recognized laboratory are set forth in subpart 162.028 of part 162 of subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter.

(c) The procedures for a laboratory to qualify as a recognized laboratory and to be listed in §162.028–5 of subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter are as follows:

(1) The laboratory shall submit an informal application in writing on its usual letterhead paper to the Commandant (G-M), United States Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593, requesting recognition and listing, as a recognized laboratory.

(2) Accompanying the informal application, as identified enclosures, shall be:

(i) A certification that it is a laboratory which has been and is regularly engaged in the examination, testing, and evaluation of portable fire extinguishers.

(ii) A certification that it has an established factory inspection, listing, and labeling program, together with a complete description of it and how it works.

(iii) A description of its facilities used in the examination, testing, and evaluation of portable fire extinguishers, together with its name (if different from that of submitter), and location (city, street, and state).

(iv) A list of the names and home and office addresses of its principal officers and its managing directors (if any).

(v) A description of its special standards for listing and labeling portable fire extinguishers as marine type, as contemplated by the specification in subpart 162.028 of part 162 of subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter.

(3) If the Commandant finds that a laboratory qualifies as a recognized laboratory, and it is subject to Coast Guard jurisdiction, the approval and listing will be published in the Federal Register and will be in effect until suspended, canceled or terminated by proper authority. The failure of a recognized laboratory to maintain its established factory inspection, listing and labeling program as approved by the Commandant shall be cause for terminating a listing as a recognized laboratory.

[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 82–063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983]

§ 2.75-40 Suspension of approval.
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(a) Whenever it is determined that a specific item is not in compliance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and the requirements specified in the approval issued by the Coast Guard, the District Commander or the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, will immediately notify the holder of the approval wherein the specific item fails to meet applicable requirements. If the defects, deficiencies or variations in the item are deemed important, such officer is authorized and may immediately suspend the approval, may require the holder to surrender the certificate of approval (if any), and may direct the holder to cease claiming the defective items are Coast Guard approved, pending a final decision from the Commandant in the matter.

(b) The procedures for appealing the temporary suspension shall be those described in §2.01–70.

§ 2.75-50 Withdrawals or terminations of approvals and appeals.
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(a) The Commandant may withdraw approval for any item which is found not to be in compliance with the conditions of approval, found to be unsuitable for its intended purpose, or does not meet the requirements of applicable regulations.

(b) Approvals of equipment are terminated when the manufacturer is no longer in business, or when the item is no longer being manufactured, or when the approval expires.

(c) Any person directly affected by a decision to deny, withdraw, or terminate an approval may appeal the decision to Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection (G-M) as provided in §1.03–15 of this chapter.

[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 93–055, 61 FR 13927, Mar. 28, 1996; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]

§ 2.75-60 Hazardous ships' stores.
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Hazardous ships' stores, as defined in §147.3 of this chapter, must not be brought on board or used on any vessel unless they meet the requirements of part 147 of this chapter.

[CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7748, Mar. 10, 1988]

§ 2.75-70 Welding procedure and performance qualifications.
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(a) Welding procedures and welder performance utilized in the fabrication of vessels and their various systems and components subject to Coast Guard inspection shall be qualified as required by the applicable subchapter. For applicable requirements see §§32.60–1(a) of subchapter D (Tank Vessels), §72.01–15 of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels), §92.01–10 of subchapter I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels), or §190.01–10 of subchapter U (Oceanographic Vessels) of this chapter. See part 57 of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) for requirements for the welding of pressure piping, boilers, pressure vessels, and nonpressure vessel type tanks, and associated secondary barriers as defined in §38.05–4 of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) of this chapter.

[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18804, Dec. 18, 1968]

Subpart 2.85—Load Lines
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§ 2.85-1 Assignment of load lines.
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Most U.S. vessels, and foreign vessels in U.S. waters are required to have load line assignments in accordance with 46 U.S.C. Chapter 51. The load lines marks, when placed on a vessel, indicate the maximum draft to which such vessel can be lawfully submerged, in the various circumstances and seasons applicable to such vessel. See subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter for applicable details governing assignment and marking of load lines.

[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51195, Sept. 30, 1997, as amended by USCG-1998–4442, 63 FR 52188, Sept. 30, 1998; USCG-2004–18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]

Subpart 2.90—Plans, Drawings or Blueprints
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§ 2.90-1 General requirements.
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(a) Drawings, blueprints or plans showing the details of construction of vessels subject to inspection or installations thereon are required to be submitted for approval in accordance with applicable regulations in this chapter, information as to which may be obtained at any local Marine Inspection Office.

(b) The requirements for passenger vessel construction are in parts 43–46, 70–78, of this chapter.

(c) The requirements for tank vessel construction are in parts 30–39, 43–45, of this chapter.

(d) The requirements for cargo and miscellaneous vessel construction are in parts 43–45, 90–97, of this chapter.

(e) The requirements for marine engineering installations or equipment are in parts 50–69 of this chapter.

(f) The requirements for electrical engineering installations or equipment are in parts 110–113 of this chapter.

(g) The requirements for items to be manufactured under specific approval by the Commandant are in parts 160–164 of this chapter.

(h) The requirements for vessels carrying certain bulk dangerous cargoes are in parts 148, 151, 153, and 154 of this chapter.

(i) The requirements for subdivision and stability plans and calculations are in part 170 of this chapter.

[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 73–96, 42 FR 49203, Sept. 26, 1977; CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51006, Nov. 4, 1983]

Subpart 2.95—Retention of Records by the Public
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§ 2.95-1 Certificates or documents issued by Coast Guard.
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(a) Certificates or documents issued to the public, as required by laws, rules, or regulations, shall be retained for the applicable period of time, as follows:

(1) If the certificate or document specifies a definite period of time for which it is valid, it shall be retained for so long as it is valid unless it is required to be surrendered; or,

(2) If the certificate or document does not specify a definite period of time for which it is valid, it shall be retained for that period of time such certificate or document is required for operation of the vessel; or,

(3) If the certificate or document is evidence of a person's qualifications, it shall be retained for so long as it is valid unless it is required to be surrendered.

(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing the Coast Guard from canceling, suspending, or withdrawing any certificate or document issued at any time.

§ 2.95-5 Certificates or documents issued by others.
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(a) Certificates or documents issued by other public agencies or private organizations, which are accepted as prima facie evidence of compliance with requirements administered by the Coast Guard, shall be retained for the applicable period of time as follows:

(1) If the certificate or document specifies a definite period of time for which it is valid, it shall be retained for so long as it is valid unless it is required to be surrendered; or

(2) If the certificate or document does not specify a definite period of time for which it is valid, it shall be retained for the period of time such certificate or document is required for operation of the vessel; or,

(3) If the certificate or documents is evidence of a person's qualifications, it shall be retained for so long as it is valid unless it is required to be surrendered.

§ 2.95-10 Equipment or material required to be approved.
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(a) The manufacturer of any equipment or material, which must also be approved by or found satisfactory for use by the Commandant, shall keep the required drawings, plans, blueprints, specifications, production models (if any), qualification tests, and related correspondence containing evidence that the Coast Guard has found such equipment or material satisfactory, during the period of time the approval or listing is valid. Most of the specifications containing detailed descriptions of records required to be retained by the public are in parts 160 to 164, inclusive in subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter.