---
kind: "section"
citation: "33 C.F.R. § 158.150"
title: "33"
number: "158.150"
heading: "Waivers and alternatives."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/33/158.150"
---

# §158.150. Waivers and alternatives.

- (a) If the person in charge believes that a requirement in this part is unreasonable or impracticable for the port's or terminal's operations, the person in charge may submit a request for a waiver to the COTP. This application must—
  - (1) Be in writing; and
  - (2) **Include the—**
    - (i) Reasons why the requirement is unreasonable or impracticable;
    - (ii) Proposed alternatives that meet MARPOL 73/78; and
    - (iii) **Additional information requested by the COTP.**
- (b) If the COTP allows the alternative proposed under [paragraph (a)(2)(ii)](#a-2-ii) of this section, the waiver—
  - (1) Is in writing; and
  - (2) States each alternative that applies and the requirement under this part for which the alternative is substituted.
- (c) The person in charge shall ensure that each waiver issued under [paragraph (b)](#b) of this section is attached to the Certificate of Adequacy issued for the port or terminal.

## Notes

### Source

Source: CGD 85-010, 52 FR 7761, Mar. 12, 1987, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903(b), 1905(c); 49 CFR 1.46.