Each new vessel must have a designated observation area on the weather deck or above that is:
(a) Located where the effluent from each discharge point and manifold described in § 157.11 can be visually observed; and
(b) Equipped with:
(1) A means to directly stop the discharge of effluent into the sea; or
(2) A positive communication system, such as a telephone or a radio, between the observation area and the discharge control position.
[CGD 74-32, 40 FR 48283, Oct. 14, 1975, as amended by CGD 76-088b, 48 FR 45720, Oct. 6, 1983]
authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903;
46 U.S.C. 3703,
3703a; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Subparts G, H, and I are also issued under section 4115(b), Pub. L. 101-380, 104 Stat. 520; Pub. L. 104-55, 109 Stat. 546
source: CGD 74-32, 40 FR 48283, Oct. 14, 1975, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 33 CFR 157.13