33 CFR § 157.28 Rules for the Protection of the Marine Environment Relating to Tank Vessels Carrying Oil in Bulk

§ 157.28 Discharges from tank barges exempted from certain design requirements.

Current through Sep 9, 2026 · Read all of Part 157

The person in charge of a tank barge exempted under § 157.08(g) from the requirements in §§ 157.11, 157.13, 157.15, and 157.23 shall ensure that while the barge is proceeding en route:

(a) Cargo tanks are not ballasted or washed; and

(b) Oil or oily mixtures are not discharged.

[CGD 74-32, 40 FR 48283, Oct. 14, 1975, as amended by CGD 76-088b, 48 FR 45721, Oct. 6, 1983; CGD 90-051, 57 FR 36244, Aug. 12, 1992]

← § 157.27 Discharges: Tank vessels carrying oil exclusively on rivers, lakes, bays, sounds, and the Great Lakes, and seagoing tank vessels of less than 150 gross tons.§ 157.29 Discharges: Seagoing tank vessels of 150 gross tons or more. →