CFR > Title 46 - Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER D—TANK VESSELS (parts 30 to 39) > PART 32—SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, AND HULL REQUIREMENTS > SUBPART 32.63—Hull and Cargo Tank Requirements for Tank Barges Constructed or Converted On or After July 1, 1964, and Carrying Certain Dangerous Bulk Cargoes (§32.63-1 to §32.63-25) > 32.63-8—Alternative arrangements—B/ALL.

32.63-8—Alternative arrangements—B/ALL.

(a) Alternative arrangements, differing from those specifically required by this subpart, may be considered and approved by the Commandant, if it is demonstrated to his satisfaction that a degree of safety is obtained which is consistent with the intent of this subpart.