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-54) at 2100 2nd St. SW., Stop 7581, Washington, DC 20593-7581. The Commandant (CG-54) may require the facility owner or operator to provide data for use in determining the validity of the requested waiver. The Commandant (CG-54) 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.