46 C.F.R. § 154.530

Valves: Cargo tank MARVS 69 kPa gauge (10 psig) or lower.

Last amended: 2016Year: 2026Length: 135 wordsSubsections: 2Official source

Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 154.530 (2026)

(a) Except those connections for tank safety relief valves and for liquid level gauging devices other than those under §§ 154.536 and 154.1310, liquid and vapor connections on a cargo tank with a MARVS of 69 kPa gauge (10 psig) or lower must have shut-off valves that— (1) Are located as close to the tank as practical; (2) Are capable of local manual operation; and (3) May be remotely controlled. (b) The cargo piping system for a cargo tank with a MARVS of 69 kPa gauge (10 psig) or lower must have at least one remotely controlled quick-closing shut-off valve for closing liquid and vapor piping between vessel and shore that meets §§ 154.540 and 154.544. [CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, as amended by CGD 77-069, 52 FR 31630, Aug. 21, 1987]
Cross-references to the CFR
154.536154.540
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