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46 CFR §153.217

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An access opening to an enclosed space or a dedicated ballast tank must meet the requirements for a cargo tank access in § 153.254 (b), (c), and (d) if:
  1. (a)The enclosed space or dedicated ballast tank is located within the cargo area of the vessel; or
  2. (b)A part of a cargo containment system lies within the enclosed space or dedicated ballast tank.