The person in charge of cargo transfer may not authorize cargo discharge by gas pressurization unless:
(a) The tank to be offloaded is an independent tank type B or C;
(b) The pressurizing medium is the cargo vapor or a nonflammable, nontoxic gas that is inert with the cargo; and
(c) The pressurizing line has:
(1) A pressure reducing valve that has a setting that is 90 percent or less of the tank's relief valve setting; and
(2) A manual control valve between the pressure reducing valve and the tank.
source: CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 154.1838