Release of LNG.

§ 127.321 Release of LNG. (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. [CGD 78-038, 53 FR 3376, Feb. 7, 1988, as amended by CGD 88-049, 60 FR 39796, Aug. 3, 1995; USCG-2019-0444, 87 FR 5691, Feb. 2, 2022] Maintenance