Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations

Title 33 is the portion of the Code of Federal Regulations that governs Navigation and Navigable Waters within the United States. It is available in digital or printed form.

Title 33 and Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations are usually consulted by Classification societies, engineering firms, deck officers on oceangoing vessels, and marine engineers.

It is divided into three chapters: Chapter I — United States Coast Guard, Chapter II — Army Corps of Engineers, Chapter IV[sic.] — Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.

Chapter I Part Title Comments1General provisions2Jurisdiction3Coast Guard areas, districts, marine inspection zones, and captain of the port zones4OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act5Coast Guard Auxiliary6Protection and security of vessels, harbors, and waterfront facilities8United States Coast Guard Reserve13Decorations, medals, ribbons and similar devices17United States Coast Guard general gift fund19Waivers of navigation and vessel inspection laws and regulations20Rules of practice, procedure, and evidence for formal administrative proceedings of the Coast Guard23Distinctive markings for Coast Guard vessels and aircraft25Claims26Vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations27Adjustment of civil monetary penalties for inflation Index to Subchapter A--General40Cadets of the Coast Guard45Enlistment of personnel49Payment of amounts due mentally incompetent Coast Guard personnel50Coast Guard Retiring Review Board51Coast Guard Discharge Review Board52Board for Correction of Military Records of the Coast Guard53Coast Guard whistleblower protection54Allotments from active duty pay for certain support obligations55Child Development Services Index to Subchapter B--Military Personnel60[Reserved]62United States aids to navigation system64Marking of structures, sunken vessels and other obstructions66Private aids to navigation67Aids to navigation on artificial islands and fixed structures70Interference with or damage to aids to navigation72Marine information74Charges for Coast Guard aids to navigation work76Sale and transfer of aids to navigation equipment Index to Subchapter C--Aids to Navigation80COLREGS demarcation lines8172 COLREGS: Implementing Rules8272 COLREGS: Interpretative RulesIndex to Subchapter D--International Navigation Rules84Annex I: Positioning and technical details of lights and shapes85Annex II: Additional signals for fishing vessels fishing in close proximity86Annex III: Technical details of sound signal appliances87Annex IV: Distress signals88Annex V: Pilot rules89Inland navigation rules: implementing rules90Inland rules: Interpretative rulesIndex to Subchapter E--Inland Navigation Rules95Operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug96Rules for the safe operation of vessels and safety management systemsIndex to Subchapter F--Vessel Operating Regulations100Safety of life on navigable watersIndex to Subchapter G--Regattas and Marine Parades101Maritime Security: General102Maritime Security: National maritime transportation security [Reserved]103Maritime security: Area maritime security104Maritime security: Vessels105Maritime security: Facilities106Marine Security: Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities107National Vessel and Facility Control Measures and Limited Access AreasIndex to Subchapter H--General Maritime Security109General110Anchorage regulationsIndex to Subchapter I--Anchorages114General115Bridge locations and clearances; administrative procedures116Alteration of unreasonably obstructive bridges117Drawbridge operation regulations118Bridge lighting and other signals Index to Subchapter J--Bridges120Security of passenger vessels Index to Subchapter K--Security of Vessels125Identification credentials for persons requiring access to waterfront facilities or vessels126Handling of dangerous cargo at waterfront facilities127Waterfront facilities handling liquefied natural gas and liquefied hazardous gas128Security of passenger terminals Index to Subchapter L133Oil spill liability trust fund; State access135Offshore oil pollution compensation fund136Oil spill liability trust fund; claims procedures; designation of source; and advertisement138Financial responsibility for water pollution (vessels) Index to Subchapter M140General141Personnel142Workplace safety and health143Design and equipment144Lifesaving appliances145Fire-fighting equipment146Operations147Safety zones Index to Subchapter N148Deepwater ports: General149Deepwater ports: Design, construction, and equipment150Deepwater ports: Operations Index to Subchapter NN151Vessels carrying oil, noxious liquid substances, garbage, municipal or commercial waste, and ballast water153Control of pollution by oil and hazardous substances, discharge removal154Facilities transferring oil or hazardous material in bulk155Oil or hazardous material pollution prevention regulations for vessels156Oil and hazardous material transfer operations157Rules for the protection of the marine environment relating to tank vessels carrying oil in bulk158Reception facilities for oil, noxious liquid substances, and garbage159Marine sanitation devices Index to Subchapter O160Ports and waterways safety--general161Vessel traffic management162Inland waterways navigation regulations163Towing of barges164Navigation safety regulations165Regulated navigation areas and limited access areas166Shipping safety fairways167Offshore traffic separation schemes168Escort requirements for certain tankers169Ship reporting systems Index to Subchapter P173Vessel numbering and casualty and accident reporting174State numbering and casualty reporting systems175Equipment requirements177Correction of especially hazardous conditions179Defect notification181Manufacturer requirements183Boats and associated equipment184-186[Reserved]187Vessel identification system188-199[Reserved] Index to Subchapter S

Chapter II Part Title Comments203Emergency employment of Army and other resources, natural disaster procedures207Navigation regulations208Flood control regulations209Administrative procedure210Procurement activities of the Corps of Engineers211Real estate activities of the Corps of Engineers in connection with civil works projects214Emergency supplies of drinking water220Design criteria for dam and lake projects221Work for others222Engineering and design223Boards, commissions, and committees230Procedures for implementing NEPA236Water resource policies and authorities: Corps of Engineers participation in improvements for environmental quality238Water resources policies and authorities: Flood damage reduction measures in urban areas239Water resources policies and authorities: Federal participation in covered flood control channels240General credit for flood control241Flood control cost-sharing requirements under the ability to pay provision242Flood Plain Management Services Program establishment of fees for cost recovery245Removal of wrecks and other obstructions263Continuing authorities programs273Aquatic plant control274Pest control program for civil works projects276Water resources policies and authorities: Application of section 134a of Public Law 94-587277Water resources policies and authorities: Navigation policy: Cost apportionment of bridge alterations279Resource use: Establishment of objectives320General regulatory policies321Permits for dams and dikes in navigable waters of the United States322Permits for structures or work in or affecting navigable waters of the United States323Permits for discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States324Permits for ocean dumping of dredged material325Processing of Department of the Army permits326Enforcement327Public hearings328Definition of waters of the United States329Definition of navigable waters of the United States330Nationwide permit program331Administrative appeal process334Danger zone and restricted area regulations335Operation 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 waters336Factors 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 waters337Practice and procedure338Other Corps activities involving the discharge of dredged material or fill into waters of the U.S.384Intergovernmental review of Department of the Army Corps of Engineers programs and activities385Programmatic regulations for the comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan

Chapter IV Part Title Comments401Seaway regulations and rules402Tariff of tolls403Rules of procedure of the Joint Tolls Review Board404-499[Reserved]

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