46 CFR 153.250

§ 153.250 Double-bottom and deep tanks as cargo tanks.

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Citation: 46 CFR 153.250, § 153.250 Double-bottom and deep tanks as cargo tanks, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/228647
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Except in those cases in which Commandant (CG-ENG) specifically approves another arrangement, such as a double-bottom or deep tank as a cargo tank, an integral cargo tank or the hold within which an independent cargo tank is located must extend to the weatherdeck.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.