1. Regulations
  2. title 33
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 149
  5. subpart B
  6. § 149.105

View all text of Subpart B [§ 149.100 - § 149.145]

§ 149.105 - What are the requirements for the overflow and relief valves?

(a) Each oil and natural gas transfer system (OTS/NGTS) must include a relief valve that, when activated, prevents pressure on any component of the OTS/NGTS from exceeding its maximum rated pressure.

(b) The transfer system overflow or relief valve must not allow a discharge into the sea.

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1504, 1509; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1 (75).

SOURCE: USCG-1998-3884, 71 FR 57651, Sept. 29, 2006, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 33 CFR 149.105