CFR /  Title 33  /  Part 151  /  Sec. 151.2065 Equivalent reporting methods for vessels other than the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone or Canadian equivalent.

For vessels required to report under Sec. 151.2060(b)(3) of this subpart, the Chief, Environmental Standards Division (CG-5224), acting for the Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship (CG-5), may, upon receipt of a written request, consider and approve alternative methods of reporting if--

(a) Such methods are at least as effective as those required by Sec. 151.2060 of this subpart; and

(b) Compliance with Sec. 151.2060 of this subpart is economically or physically impractical. The Chief, Environmental Standards Division (CG-5224), will approve or disapprove a request submitted in accordance with this section within 30 days of receipt of the request.