U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
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The cognizant OCMI may give special consideration to the structural requirements for a vessel if that vessel is:
(a) Not greater than 65 feet in length;
(b) Operating exclusively within a limited geographic area; or
(c) Of an unusual design not contemplated by the rules of the American Bureau of Shipping or other recognized classification society.
