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 that governs Navigation

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Title 33 and Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations

Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations

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 are usually consulted by Classification societies

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, engineering

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 firms, deck officers on oceangoing vessels, and marine engineers.

It is divided into three chapters:

• Chapter I — United States Coast Guard
  United States Coast Guard
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• Chapter II — Army Corps of Engineers,
• Chapter IV[sic.] — Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
  Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
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Chapter I

Part	Title	Comments
1	General provisions
2	Jurisdiction
3	Coast Guard areas, districts, marine inspection zones, and captain of the port zones
4	OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act
5	Coast Guard Auxiliary
6	Protection and security of vessels, harbors, and waterfront facilities
8	United States Coast Guard Reserve
13	Decorations, medals, ribbons and similar devices
17	United States Coast Guard general gift fund
19	Waivers of navigation and vessel inspection laws and regulations
20	Rules of practice, procedure, and evidence for formal administrative proceedings of the Coast Guard
23	Distinctive markings for Coast Guard vessels and aircraft
25	Claims
26	Vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations
27	Adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation
Index to Subchapter A--General
40	Cadets of the Coast Guard
45	Enlistment of personnel
49	Payment of amounts due mentally incompetent Coast Guard personnel
50	Coast Guard Retiring Review Board
51	Coast Guard Discharge Review Board
52	Board for Correction of Military Records of the Coast Guard
53	Coast Guard whistleblower protection
54	Allotments from active duty pay for certain support obligations
55	Child Development Services
Index to Subchapter B--Military Personnel
60	[Reserved]
62	United States aids to navigation system
64	Marking of structures, sunken vessels and other obstructions
66	Private aids to navigation
67	Aids to navigation on artificial islands and fixed structures
70	Interference with or damage to aids to navigation
72	Marine information
74	Charges for Coast Guard aids to navigation work
76	Sale and transfer of aids to navigation equipment
Index to Subchapter C--Aids to Navigation
80	COLREGS demarcation lines
81	72 COLREGS: Implementing Rules
82	72 COLREGS: Interpretative Rules
Index to Subchapter D--International Navigation Rules
84	Annex I: Positioning and technical details of lights and shapes
85	Annex II: Additional signals for fishing vessels fishing in close proximity
86	Annex III: Technical details of sound signal appliances
87	Annex IV: Distress signals
88	Annex V: Pilot rules
89	Inland navigation rules: implementing rules
90	Inland rules: Interpretative rules
Index to Subchapter E--Inland Navigation Rules
95	Operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug
96	Rules for the safe operation of vessels and safety management systems
Index to Subchapter F--Vessel Operating Regulations
100	Safety of life on navigable waters
Index to Subchapter G--Regattas and Marine Parades
101	Maritime Security: General
102	Maritime Security: National maritime transportation security [Reserved]
103	Maritime security: Area maritime security
104	Maritime security: Vessels
105	Maritime security: Facilities
106	Marine Security: Outer Continental Shelf Outer Continental Shelf The Outer Continental Shelf is a peculiarity of the political geography of the United States and is the part of the internationally recognized continental shelf of the United States which does not fall under the jurisdictions of the individual U.S... (OCS) facilities
107	National Vessel and Facility Control Measures and Limited Access Areas
Index to Subchapter H--General Maritime Security
109	General
110	Anchorage regulations
Index to Subchapter I--Anchorages
114	General
115	Bridge locations and clearances; administrative procedures
116	Alteration of unreasonably obstructive bridges
117	Drawbridge operation regulations
118	Bridge lighting and other signals
Index to Subchapter J--Bridges
120	Security of passenger vessels
Index to Subchapter K--Security of Vessels
125	Identification credentials for persons requiring access to waterfront facilities or vessels
126	Handling of dangerous cargo at waterfront facilities
127	Waterfront facilities handling liquefied natural gas and liquefied hazardous gas
128	Security of passenger terminals
Index to Subchapter L
133	Oil spill liability trust fund; State access
135	Offshore oil pollution compensation fund
136	Oil spill liability trust fund; claims procedures; designation of source; and advertisement
138	Financial responsibility for water pollution (vessels)
Index to Subchapter M
140	General
141	Personnel
142	Workplace safety and health
143	Design and equipment
144	Lifesaving appliances
145	Fire-fighting equipment
146	Operations
147	Safety zones
Index to Subchapter N
148	Deepwater ports: General
149	Deepwater ports: Design, construction, and equipment
150	Deepwater ports: Operations
Index to Subchapter NN
151	Vessels carrying oil, noxious liquid substances, garbage, municipal or commercial waste, and ballast water
153	Control of pollution by oil and hazardous substances, discharge removal
154	Facilities transferring oil or hazardous material in bulk
155	Oil or hazardous material pollution prevention regulations for vessels
156	Oil and hazardous material transfer operations
157	Rules for the protection of the marine environment relating to tank vessels carrying oil in bulk
158	Reception facilities for oil, noxious liquid substances, and garbage
159	Marine sanitation devices
Index to Subchapter O
160	Ports and waterways safety--general
161	Vessel traffic management
162	Inland waterways navigation regulations
163	Towing of barges
164	Navigation safety regulations
165	Regulated navigation areas and limited access areas
166	Shipping safety fairways
167	Offshore traffic separation schemes
168	Escort requirements for certain tankers
169	Ship reporting systems
Index to Subchapter P
173	Vessel numbering and casualty and accident reporting
174	State numbering and casualty reporting systems
175	Equipment requirements
177	Correction of especially hazardous conditions
179	Defect notification
181	Manufacturer requirements
183	Boats and associated equipment
184-186	[Reserved]
187	Vessel identification system
188-199	[Reserved]
Index to Subchapter S

Chapter II

Part	Title	Comments
203	Emergency employment of Army and other resources, natural disaster procedures
207	Navigation regulations
208	Flood control regulations
209	Administrative procedure
210	Procurement activities of the Corps of Engineers
211	Real estate activities of the Corps of Engineers in connection with civil works projects
214	Emergency supplies of drinking water
220	Design criteria for dam and lake projects
221	Work for others
222	Engineering and design
223	Boards, commissions, and committees
230	Procedures for implementing NEPA
236	Water resource policies and authorities: Corps of Engineers participation in improvements for environmental quality
238	Water resources policies and authorities: Flood damage reduction measures in urban areas
239	Water resources policies and authorities: Federal participation in covered flood control channels
240	General credit for flood control
241	Flood control cost-sharing requirements under the ability to pay provision
242	Flood Plain Management Services Program establishment of fees for cost recovery
245	Removal of wrecks and other obstructions
263	Continuing authorities programs
273	Aquatic plant control
274	Pest control program for civil works projects
276	Water resources policies and authorities: Application of section 134a of Public Law 94-587
277	Water resources policies and authorities: Navigation policy: Cost apportionment of bridge alterations
279	Resource use: Establishment of objectives
320	General regulatory policies
321	Permits for dams and dikes in navigable waters of the United States
322	Permits for structures or work in or affecting navigable waters of the United States
323	Permits for discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States
324	Permits for ocean dumping of dredged material
325	Processing of Department of the Army permits
326	Enforcement
327	Public hearings
328	Definition of waters of the United States
329	Definition of navigable waters of the United States
330	Nationwide permit program
331	Administrative appeal process
334	Danger zone and restricted area regulations
335	Operation and maintenance of Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects involving the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S. or ocean waters
336	Factors to be considered in the evaluation of Army Corps of Engineers dredging projects involving the discharge of dredged material into waters of the U.S. and ocean waters
337	Practice and procedure
338	Other Corps activities involving the discharge of dredged material or fill into waters of the U.S.
384	Intergovernmental review of Department of the Army Corps of Engineers programs and activities
385	Programmatic regulations for the comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan

Chapter IV

Part	Title	Comments
401	Seaway regulations and rules
402	Tariff of tolls
403	Rules of procedure of the Joint Tolls Review Board
404-499	[Reserved]

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