127.009—Letter of recommendation.
After the COTP receives the Letter of Intent under § 127.007(a) or (b), the COTP issues a Letter of Recommendation as to the suitability of the waterway for LNG or LHG marine traffic to the Federal, State, or local government agencies having jurisdiction for siting, construction, and operation, and, at the same time, sends a copy to the owner or operator, based on the—
(a)
Information submitted under § 127.007 ;
(b)
Density and character of marine traffic in the waterway;
(c)
Locks, bridges, or other man-made obstructions in the waterway;
(d)
Factors adjacent to the facility such as—
(3)
Protection from high seas;
(4)
Natural hazards, including reefs, rocks, and sandbars;
(5)
Underwater pipelines and cables;
(6)
Distance of berthed vessel from the channel and the width of the channel; and
(e)
Other safety and security issues identified.
Code of Federal Regulations
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