33 CFR §127.321
- (a)The operator of the waterfront facility handling LNG must ensure that—
- (1)No person releases LNG into the navigable waters of the United States; and
- (2)If there is a release of LNG, vessels near the facility are notified of the release by the activation of the warning alarm.
- (b)If there is a release of LNG, the person in charge of shoreside transfer operations must—
- (1)Immediately notify the person in charge of cargo transfer on the vessel of the intent to shutdown;
- (2)Shutdown transfer operations;
- (3)Notify the COTP of the release; and
- (4)Not resume transfer operations until authorized by the COTP.