---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 38.25-3"
title: "46"
number: "38.25-3"
heading: "Nondestructive testing—TB/ALL."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/38.25-3"
---

# §38.25-3. Nondestructive testing—TB/ALL.

- (a) Before nondestructive testing may be conducted to meet § [38.25-1 (a)(4)](/cfr/46/38.25-1.md?p=a-4) and [(a)(5)](/cfr/46/38.25-1.md?p=a-5), the owner shall submit a proposal to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection for acceptance that includes—
  - (1) The test methods and procedures to be used, all of which must meet section V of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (1986);
  - (2) Each location on the tank to be tested; and
  - (3) **The test method and procedure to be conducted at each location on the tank.**
- (b) If the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection rejects the proposal, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection informs the owner of the reasons why the proposal is rejected.
- (c) If the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection accepts the proposal, then the owner shall ensure that—
  - (1) The proposal is followed; and
  - (2) **Nondestructive testing is performed by personnel meeting ASNT “Recommended Practice No.** SNT-TC-1A (1988), Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing.”
- (d) Within 30 days after completing the nondestructive test, the owner shall submit a written report of the results to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

## Notes

### Amendments

[CGD 85-061, 54 FR 50963, Dec. 11, 1989]

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; 49 U.S.C. 5101, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

### Source

Source: CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15269, Dec. 6, 1966, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[CGD 85-061, 54 FR 50963, Dec. 11, 1989]