46 CFR § 153.217 - Access to enclosed spaces and dedicated ballast tanks.
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/us/cfr/t46/s153.217
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2026-04-05
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2026-04-05
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Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
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46 U.S.C. 3703; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 153.40 issued under 49 U.S.C. 5103. Sections 153.470 through 153.491, 153.1100 through 153.1132, and 153.1600 through 153... 46 U.S.C. 3703; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 153.40 issued under 49 U.S.C. 5103. Sections 153.470 through 153.491, 153.1100 through 153.1132, and 153.1600 through 153.1608 also issued under 33 U.S.C. 1903 (b).
# 153.217 Access to enclosed spaces and dedicated ballast tanks.An access opening to an enclosed space or a dedicated ballast tank must meet the requirements for a cargo tank access in § 153.254 (b), (c), and (d) if:(a) The enclosed space or dedicated ballast tank is located within the cargo area of the vessel; or(b) A part of a cargo containment system lies within the enclosed space or dedicated ballast tank.[CGD 78-128, 47 FR 21207, May 17, 1982]