---
kind: "section"
citation: "33 C.F.R. § 127.017"
title: "33"
number: "127.017"
heading: "Alternatives."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/33/127.017"
---

# §127.017. Alternatives.

- (a) The COTP may allow alternative procedures, methods, or equipment standards, including alternatives to standards listed in [§ 127.003](/cfr/33/127.003.md), to be used by an operator instead of any requirements in this part if—
  - (1) The operator submits a written request for the alternative at least 30 days before facility operations under the alternative would begin, unless the COTP authorizes a shorter time; and
  - (2) **The alternative provides at least the same degree of safety provided by the regulations in this part.**
- (b) **The COTP approves or disapproves any alternative requested under paragraph (a) of this section—**
  - (1) In writing; or
  - (2) **Orally, with subsequent written confirmation.**

## Notes

### Amendments

[CGD 78-038, 53 FR 3376, Feb. 7, 1988, as amended by USCG-2019-0444, 87 FR 5690, Feb. 2, 2022]

### Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1504(j)(2); 46 U.S.C. 70011 and 70034; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2, paragraph (II)(92)(a).

### Source

Source: CGD 78-038, 53 FR 3376, Feb. 7, 1988, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[CGD 78-038, 53 FR 3376, Feb. 7, 1988, as amended by USCG-2019-0444, 87 FR 5690, Feb. 2, 2022]