154.300—Operations manual: General.
(a)
The facility operator of each facility to which this part applies shall submit, with the letter of intent, two copies of an Operations Manual that:
(1)
Describes how the applicant meets the operating rules and equipment requirements prescribed by this part and part 156 of this chapter ;
(2)
Describes the responsibilities of personnel under this part and part 156 of this chapter in conducting transfer operations; and
(3)
Includes translations into a language or languages understood by all designated persons in charge of transfer operations employed by the facility.
(c)
The COTP shall examine the Operations Manual when submitted, after any substantial amendment, and as otherwise required by the COTP.
(d)
In determining whether the manual meets the requirements of this part and part 156 of this chapter the COTP shall consider the size, complexity, and capability of the facility.
(e)
If the manual meets the requirements of this part and part 156 of this chapter, the COTP will return one copy of the manual marked “Examined by the Coast Guard” as described in § 154.325.
(f)
The facility operator shall ensure that a sufficient number of copies of the examined Operations Manual, including a sufficient number of the translations required by paragraph (a)(3) of this section, are readily available for each facility person in charge while conducting a transfer operation.