---
kind: "section"
citation: "33 C.F.R. § 127.1305"
title: "33"
number: "127.1305"
heading: "Operations Manual."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/33/127.1305"
---

# §127.1305. Operations Manual.


Each Operations Manual must contain—

- (a) A description of each liquid-transfer system and vapor transfer system, including each mooring area, transfer connection, and (where installed) control room, and a diagram of the piping and electrical systems;
- (b) The duties of each person assigned to transfers;
- (c) The maximum relief-valve setting or MAWP of the transfer system;
- (d) The telephone numbers of supervisors, persons in charge of transfers for the facility, persons on watch in the marine transfer area for LHG, and security personnel of the facility;
- (e) A description for each security system provided for the transfer area;
- (f) A description of the training programs established under [§ 127.1302](/cfr/33/127.1302.md);
- (g) The procedures to follow for security violations; and
- (h) **For each LHG handled, the procedures for transfer that include—**
  - (1) Requirements for each aspect of the transfer (start-up, gauging, cooldown, pumping, venting, and shutdown);
  - (2) The maximum transfer rate;
  - (3) The minimum transfer temperature;
  - (4) Requirements for firefighting equipment; and
  - (5) **Communication procedures.**

## Notes

### Source

Source: CGD 88-049, 60 FR 39796, Aug. 3, 1995, unless otherwise noted.

### 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.