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| section_id ▼ | title_number | title_name | chapter | subchapter | part_number | part_name | subpart | subpart_name | section_number | section_heading | agency | authority | source_citation | amendment_citations | full_text |
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| 33:33:1.0.1.2.22.0.1.1 | 33 | Navigation and Navigable Waters | I | B | 53 | PART 53—COAST GUARD WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION | § 53.1 Purpose. | USCG | [56 FR 13405, Apr. 2, 1991, as amended by USCG-2009-0239, 75 FR 79959, Dec. 21, 2010] | This part: (a) Establishes policy and implements section 1034 of title 10 of the United States Code to provide protection against reprisal to members of the Coast Guard for making a protected communication to a Member of Congress; an Inspector General; a member of a Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security audit, inspection, investigation, or law enforcement organization ( e.g., the Coast Guard Investigative Service); any person or organization in the chain of command; and any other person or organization designated pursuant to regulations or other established administrative procedures for such communications. (b) Assigns responsibilities and delegates authority for such protection and prescribes operating procedures. | |||||
| 33:33:1.0.1.2.22.0.1.2 | 33 | Navigation and Navigable Waters | I | B | 53 | PART 53—COAST GUARD WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION | § 53.3 Applicability. | USCG | [56 FR 13405, Apr. 2, 1991, as amended by USCG-2003-14505, 68 FR 9535, Feb. 28, 2003] | This part applies to members of the United States Coast Guard, the Board for Correction of Military Records of the Coast Guard, and the Department of Homeland Security's Office of the Inspector General. | |||||
| 33:33:1.0.1.2.22.0.1.3 | 33 | Navigation and Navigable Waters | I | B | 53 | PART 53—COAST GUARD WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION | § 53.5 Definitions. | USCG | [56 FR 13405, Apr. 2, 1991, as amended by USCG-2003-14505, 68 FR 9535, Feb. 28, 2003; USCG-2009-0239, 75 FR 79959, Dec. 21, 2010] | As used in this part, the following terms shall have the meaning stated, except as otherwise provided: Board for Correction of Military Records of the Coast Guard. The Department of Homeland Security Board for Correction of Military Records of the Coast Guard (Board) is empowered under 10 U.S.C. 1552 to make corrections of Coast Guard military records. The Board is part of the Office of the General Counsel in the Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security. Chain of Command. The succession of commanding officers from a superior to a subordinate through which command is exercised; and the succession of officers, enlisted members, or civilian personnel through whom administrative control is exercised, including supervision and rating of performance. Corrective Action. Any action deemed necessary to make the complainant whole, changes in agency regulations or practices, and/or administrative or disciplinary action against offending personnel, or referral to the U.S. Attorney General or courtmartial convening authority of any evidence of criminal violation. Inspector General. The Inspector General in the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, or any other Inspector General, as appointed under the Inspector General Act of 1978. Judge Advocate. A commissioned officer of the Coast Guard designated for the special duty of law. Member of the Coast Guard. Any past or present Coast Guard uniformed personnel, officer or enlisted, regular or reserve. This definition includes cadets of the Coast Guard Academy. Member of Congress. In addition to a Representative or a Senator, the term includes any Delegate or Resident Commissioner to Congress. Personnel Action. Any action taken regarding a member of the Coast Guard that adversely affects or has the potential to adversely affect the member's position or his or her career. Such actions include, but are not limited to, a disciplinary or other corrective action; a transfer or reassignment; a performance evaluation; or a decision concern… | |||||
| 33:33:1.0.1.2.22.0.1.4 | 33 | Navigation and Navigable Waters | I | B | 53 | PART 53—COAST GUARD WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION | § 53.7 Requirements. | USCG | [56 FR 13405, Apr. 2, 1991, as amended by USCG-2003-14505, 68 FR 9535, Feb. 28, 2003; USCG-2009-0239, 75 FR 79959, Dec. 21, 2010] | (a) No person within the Department of Homeland Security may restrict a member of the Coast Guard from lawfully communicating with a Member of Congress or an Inspector General. (b) A member of the Coast Guard shall be free from reprisal for making or preparing to make a protected communication. (c) Any employee or member of the Coast Guard who has the authority to take, direct others to take, or recommend or approve any personnel action shall not, under such authority, take, withhold, threaten to take, or threaten to withhold a personnel action regarding any member of the Coast Guard in reprisal for making or preparing to make a protected communication. | |||||
| 33:33:1.0.1.2.22.0.1.5 | 33 | Navigation and Navigable Waters | I | B | 53 | PART 53—COAST GUARD WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION | § 53.9 Responsibilities. | USCG | [56 FR 13405, Apr. 2, 1991, as amended by USCG-2003-14505, 68 FR 9535, Feb. 28, 2003; USCG-2009-0239, 75 FR 79960, Dec. 21, 2010] | (a) The Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security shall: (1) Expeditiously determine whether there is sufficient evidence to warrant an investigation of an allegation that a personnel action has been taken, withheld, or threatened in reprisal for making or preparing to make a protected communication. No investigation is required when such allegation is submitted more than 60 days after the Coast Guard member became aware of the personnel action that is the subject of the allegation. (2) If such investigation is warranted, initiate a separate investigation of the information the Coast Guard member reasonably believes evidences wrongdoing if a prior investigation has not already been initiated, or if the prior investigation was biased or inadequate. (3) Complete the investigation of the allegation of reprisal and issue a report not later than 180 days after receipt of the allegation, which shall include a thorough review of the facts and circumstances relevant to the allegation, the relevant documents acquired during the investigation, and summaries of interviews conducted. The Inspector General may forward a recommendation as to the disposition of the complaint. (4) Submit a copy of the investigation report to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and to the Coast Guard member making the allegation not later than 30 days after the completion of the investigation. In the copy of the report transmitted to the member, the Inspector General shall ensure the maximum disclosure of information possible, with the exception of information that is not required to be disclosed under 5 U.S.C. 552. However, the copy transmitted to the member need not contain summaries of interviews conducted, nor any document acquired, during the course of the investigation. Such items shall be transmitted to the member, if the member requests the items, with the copy of the report or after the transmittal to the member of the copy of the report, regardless of whether the request for those items is made before or af… | |||||
| 33:33:1.0.1.2.22.0.1.6 | 33 | Navigation and Navigable Waters | I | B | 53 | PART 53—COAST GUARD WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION | § 53.11 Procedures. | USCG | [56 FR 13405, Apr. 2, 1991, as amended by USCG-2009-0239, 75 FR 79960, Dec. 21, 2010] | (a) Any member of the Coast Guard who reasonably believes a personnel action was taken, withheld, or threatened in reprisal for making or preparing to make a protected communication may file a complaint with the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Hotline at 1-800-323-8603. Such a complaint may be filed: By letter addressed to the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General, Hotline, Washington, DC 20528; By faxing the complaint to 202-254-4292; or by e-mailing DHSOIGHOTLINE@dhs.gov. (b) The complaint should include the name, address, and telephone number of the complainant; the name and location of the activity where the alleged violation occurred; the personnel action taken, withheld, or threatened that is alleged to be motivated by reprisal; the name(s) of the individual(s) believed to be responsible for the personnel action; the date when the alleged reprisal occurred; and any information that suggests or evidences a connection between the protected communication and reprisal. The complaint should also include a description of the protected communication, including a copy of any written communication and a brief summary of any oral communication showing the date of communication, the subject matter, and the name of the person or official to whom the communication was made. (c) A member of the Coast Guard who alleges reprisal for making or preparing to make a protected communication may submit an application for the correction of military records to the Board, in accordance with regulations governing the Board. See 33 CFR part 52. (d) An application submitted under paragraph (c) of this section shall be considered in accordance with regulations governing the Board. See 33 CFR part 52. | |||||
| 46:46:2.0.1.2.11.1.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | F | 53 | PART 53—HEATING BOILERS | 53.01 | Subpart 53.01—General Requirements | § 53.01-1 Incorporation by reference. | USCG | [USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65163, Oct. 31, 2008, as amended by USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49228, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59777, Oct. 1, 2012; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60147, Sept. 30, 2013] | Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish a document in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the public. All approved incorporation by reference (IBR) material is available for inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Contact U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters at: Commandant (CG-ENG), Attn: Office of Design and Engineering Standards, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20593-7509; phone (202) 372-1375; email typeapproval@uscg.mil . For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov . The material may be obtained from the following sources: (a) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990; 800-843-2763; CustomerCare@asme.org; www.asme.org . (1) ASME BPVC.I-2019, 2019 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Rules for Construction of Power Boilers, 2019 Edition, issued July 1, 2019 (“Section I of the ASME BPVC”); IBR approved for § 53.01-10(e). (2) ASME BPVC.IV-2019, 2019 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IV, Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers, 2019 Edition, issued July 1, 2019 (“Section IV of the ASME BPVC”); IBR approved for §§ 53.01-3; 53.01-5; 53.01-10(a); 53.05-1(a); 53.05-2(a); 53.05-3; 53.05-5; 53.10-1; 53.10-3(a); 53.10-10; 53.10-15; 53.12-1(a). (b) UL Solutions, 333 Pfingston Road, Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-272-8800; www.ul.com . (1) UL 174, Standard for Safety, Household Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters, Eleventh Edition, dated April 29, 2004, including revisions through December 15, 2016 (“UL 174”); IBR approved for § 53.01-10(c). (2) UL 1453, Standard for Safety, Electric Booster and Co… | |||
| 46:46:2.0.1.2.11.1.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | F | 53 | PART 53—HEATING BOILERS | 53.01 | Subpart 53.01—General Requirements | § 53.01-3 Adoption of Section IV of the ASME BPVC. | USCG | [CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18826, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGFR 69-127, 35 FR 9976, June 17, 1970; CGD 81-79, 50 FR 9435, Mar. 8, 1985. Redesignated and amended by CGD 88-032, 56 FR 35821, July 29, 1991; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65163, Oct. 31, 2008] | (a) Heating boilers must be designed, constructed, inspected, tested, and stamped in accordance with Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1) as limited, modified, or replaced by specific requirements in this part. The provisions in the appendices to Section IV of the ASME BPVC are adopted and must be followed when the requirements in Section IV make them mandatory. For general information, table 1 to § 53.01-3(a) lists the various paragraphs in Section IV of the ASME BPVC that are limited, modified, or replaced by regulations in this part. Table 1 to § 53.01-3( a )—Limitations and Modifications in the Adoption of Section IV of the ASME BPVC Note 1 to table § 53.01-3(a): The references to specific provisions in Section IV of the ASME BPVC are coded. The first letter, such as “H,” refers to Section IV. The second letter, such as “G,” refers to a part or subpart in Section IV. The number following the letters refers to the numbered paragraph in the text of the part or subpart in Section IV. (b) References to the ASME BPVC, such as paragraph HG-307, indicate: (1) H = Section IV of the ASME BPVC. (2) G = Part containing general requirements. (3) 3 = Article in part. (4) 307 = Paragraph within Article 3. (c) When a paragraph or a section of the regulations in this part relates to Section IV of the ASME BPVC, the relationship with the code will be shown immediately following the heading of the section or at the beginning of the paragraph, as follows: (1) (Modifies H__.) This indicates that the material in H__ is generally applicable but is being altered, amplified, or augmented. (2) (Replaces H__.) This indicates that H__ does not apply. (3) (Reproduces H__.) This indicates that H__ is being identically reproduced for convenience, not for emphasis. | |||
| 46:46:2.0.1.2.11.1.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | F | 53 | PART 53—HEATING BOILERS | 53.01 | Subpart 53.01—General Requirements | § 53.01-5 Scope (modifies HG-100). | USCG | [USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65163, Oct. 31, 2008] | (a) The regulations in this part apply to steam heating boilers, hot water boilers (which include hot water heating boilers and hot water supply boilers), and to appurtenances thereto. The requirements in this part must be used in conjunction with Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1). Table 1 to § 54.01-5 of this subchapter gives a breakdown by parts in this subchapter of the regulations governing various types of pressure vessels and boilers. (b) (Modifies HG-100.) The requirements of part HG of Section IV of the ASME BPVC must be used except as noted otherwise in this part. | |||
| 46:46:2.0.1.2.11.1.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | F | 53 | PART 53—HEATING BOILERS | 53.01 | Subpart 53.01—General Requirements | § 53.01-10 Service restrictions and exceptions (replaces HG-101). | USCG | [CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18826, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGD 81-79, 50 FR 9435, Mar. 8, 1985; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65163, Oct. 31, 2008] | (a) General. The service restrictions and exceptions must be as indicated in this section in lieu of the requirements of HG-101 of Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1). (b) Service restrictions. (1) Boilers of wrought materials must be restricted to a maximum of 103 kPa gage (15 psig) for steam and a maximum of 689 kPa (100 psig) or 121 °C (250 °F) for hot water. If operating conditions exceed these limits, design and fabrications must be in accordance with part 52 of this subchapter. (2) Boilers of cast iron materials must be restricted to a maximum of 103 kPa gage (15 psig) for steam and to a maximum of 206 kPa gage (30 psig) or 121 °C (250 °F) for hot water. (c) Hot water supply boilers. (1) Electrically fired hot water supply boilers that have a capacity not greater than 454 liters (120 gallons), a heat input not greater than 58.6 kilowatts (200,000 Btu per hour), and are listed as approved under UL 174 or UL 1453 (both incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1) are exempted from the requirements of this part provided they are protected by a pressure relief device. This relief device need not comply with § 53.05-2. (2) Oil fired hot water supply boilers are not exempted from the requirements of this part on the basis of size or heat input. (d) Exhaust gas boilers. Exhaust gas type boilers must be restricted to a working pressure equal to or less than 103 kPa gage (15 psig) and an operating temperature equal to or less than 454 °C (850 °F). The design temperature of parts exposed to the exhaust gas must be the maximum temperature that could normally be produced by the source of exhaust gas. This temperature must be verified by testing or by the manufacturer of the engine or other equipment producing the exhaust. (e) ASME BPVC Section I. Heating boilers whose operating conditions are within the service restrictions of paragraph (b)(1) of this section may be constructed in accordance with Section I of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1). In ad… | |||
| 46:46:2.0.1.2.11.2.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | F | 53 | PART 53—HEATING BOILERS | 53.05 | Subpart 53.05—Pressure Relieving Devices (Article 4) | § 53.05-1 Safety valve requirements for steam boilers (modifies HG-400 and HG-401). | USCG | [CGD 81-79, 50 FR 9435, Mar. 8, 1985, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65163, Oct. 31, 2008] | (a) The pressure relief valve requirements and the safety valve requirements for steam boilers must be as indicated in HG-400 and HG-401 of Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1) except as noted otherwise in this section. (b) Each steam boiler must have at least one safety valve. | |||
| 46:46:2.0.1.2.11.2.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | F | 53 | PART 53—HEATING BOILERS | 53.05 | Subpart 53.05—Pressure Relieving Devices (Article 4) | § 53.05-2 Relief valve requirements for hot water boilers (modifies HG-400.2). | USCG | [CGD 81-79, 50 FR 9435, Mar. 8, 1985, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65163, Oct. 31, 2008] | (a) Relief valves. The relief valve requirements for hot water boilers must be as indicated in article 4 of Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1) except as noted otherwise in this section. (b) Hot water heating boilers. Each hot water heating boiler must have at least one safety relief valve. (c) Hot water supply boilers. Each hot water supply boiler must have at least one safety relief valve and a temperature relief valve or a pressure-temperature relief valve. The valve temperature setting must not be more than 99 °C (210 °F). | |||
| 46:46:2.0.1.2.11.2.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | F | 53 | PART 53—HEATING BOILERS | 53.05 | Subpart 53.05—Pressure Relieving Devices (Article 4) | § 53.05-3 Materials (modifies HG-401.2). | USCG | [USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65164, Oct. 31, 2008] | Materials for valves must be in accordance with HG-401.2 of Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1) except that nonmetallic materials may be used only for gaskets and packing. | |||
| 46:46:2.0.1.2.11.2.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | F | 53 | PART 53—HEATING BOILERS | 53.05 | Subpart 53.05—Pressure Relieving Devices (Article 4) | § 53.05-5 Discharge capacities and valve markings. | USCG | [USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65164, Oct. 31, 2008] | The discharge capacities and valve markings must be as indicated in HG-402 of Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1). The discharge capacities must be certified by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. | |||
| 46:46:2.0.1.2.11.3.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | F | 53 | PART 53—HEATING BOILERS | 53.10 | Subpart 53.10—Tests, Inspection, Stamping, and Reporting (Article 5) | § 53.10-1 General. | USCG | [USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65164, Oct. 31, 2008] | The tests, inspection, stamping, and reporting of heating boilers must be as indicated in article 5, part HG of Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1) except as noted otherwise in this subpart. | |||
| 46:46:2.0.1.2.11.3.1.2 | 46 | Shipping | I | F | 53 | PART 53—HEATING BOILERS | 53.10 | Subpart 53.10—Tests, Inspection, Stamping, and Reporting (Article 5) | § 53.10-3 Inspection and tests (modifies HG-500 through HG-540). | USCG | [CGD 81-79, 50 FR 9436, Mar. 8, 1985, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65164, Oct. 31, 2008] | (a) The inspections required by HG-500 through HG-540 must be performed by the “Authorized Inspector” as defined in HG-515 of Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1). The Authorized Inspector must hold a valid commission issued by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. After installation, heating boilers must be inspected for compliance with this part by a marine inspector. (b) Automatically controlled boilers must be subjected to the operating tests prescribed in part 63 of this subchapter. (c) All heating boilers must have the operation of their pressure relieving devices checked after the final installation. | |||
| 46:46:2.0.1.2.11.3.1.3 | 46 | Shipping | I | F | 53 | PART 53—HEATING BOILERS | 53.10 | Subpart 53.10—Tests, Inspection, Stamping, and Reporting (Article 5) | § 53.10-10 Certification by stamping. | USCG | [USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65164, Oct. 31, 2008] | Stamping of heating boilers must be as indicated in HG-530 of Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1). | |||
| 46:46:2.0.1.2.11.3.1.4 | 46 | Shipping | I | F | 53 | PART 53—HEATING BOILERS | 53.10 | Subpart 53.10—Tests, Inspection, Stamping, and Reporting (Article 5) | § 53.10-15 Manufacturer's data report forms. | USCG | [USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65164, Oct. 31, 2008] | The manufacturer's data report forms required by HG-520 of Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1) must be made available to the marine inspector for review. The Authorized Inspector's National Board commission number must be included on the manufacturer's data report forms. | |||
| 46:46:2.0.1.2.11.4.1.1 | 46 | Shipping | I | F | 53 | PART 53—HEATING BOILERS | 53.12 | Subpart 53.12—Instruments, Fittings, and Controls (Article 6) | § 53.12-1 General (modifies HG-600 through HG-640). | USCG | [CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18826, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65164, Oct. 31, 2008] | (a) The instruments, fittings and controls for heating boilers must be as indicated in HG-600 through HG-640 of Section IV of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 53.01-1) except as noted otherwise in this section. (b) For control systems for automatic auxiliary heating equipment, the requirements in part 63 of this subchapter govern and must be followed. |
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chapter TEXT,
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