33 CFR 158.500 - Draining cargo area and piping systems.

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

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§ 158.500 - Draining cargo area and piping systems.

The person in charge shall ensure that each cargo hose and each piping system containing NLS received from each oceangoing ship carrying NLS cargo is not drained back into the ship.