Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.105.130 Waivers

Any facility owner or operator may apply for a waiver of any requirement of this part that the facility owner or operator considers unnecessary in light of the nature or operating conditions of the facility, prior to operating. A request for a waiver must be submitted in writing with justification to the Commandant (CG–5P), Attn:  Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7501, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593–7501. The Commandant (CG–5P) may require the facility owner or operator to provide data for use in determining the validity of the requested waiver. The Commandant (CG–5P) may grant, in writing, a waiver with or without conditions only if the waiver will not reduce the overall security of the facility, its employees, visiting vessels, or ports.