EP 1130-2-500
27 Dec 96
of final plans and specifications as issued for advertising purposes will be furnished the Marine
Design Center for information and record purposes.
d. Structures. Plans and specifications for structures to be constructed or modified,
within MSC Commander delegation of authority (paragraph 7-5.d. above) will be prepared by, or
under the jurisdiction of, the using District and approved by the MSC Commander having
jurisdiction. HQUSACE will review plans and specification for structures requiring approval for
acquisition, construction or modification.
e. Disposal of Floating Plant. No item of floating plant, having an original cost of
,000 or more, shall be sold, transferred, declare excess, or otherwise disposed of, without
obtaining prior authority from HQUSACE, CECW-OD.
7-7. Guidance - Standards and Inspection of Construction.
a. Construction of new floating plant and replacements and alterations to existing plant
will be in accordance with the applicable current rules of the American Bureau of Shipping, the
rules and regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard, the rules of the U.S. Public Health Services, and
the American Boat and Yacht Council, as applicable.
(1) All major floating plant will comply with U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations and
other applicable regulations as contained in Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations.
(2) In board mounted internal combustion engines on Corps of Engineer vessels whether
for propulsion or auxiliary power requirements shall not be of the type requiring gasoline or other
highly volatile fuels for operation unless authorized by the Commander, HQUSACE (CECW-
OD).
b. District Commanders will make arrangements direct with representatives of the U.S.
Coast Guard for the time, place and other details of inspection and certification of floating plant.
Any deficiencies reported by the inspectors shall be corrected without delay in order that the
required certificate may be issued. Difference in interpretation of the rules and regulations which
cannot be resolved at local level shall be referred to CECW-OD for coordination with the
Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard.
c. The color scheme as set forth below will be used for the exterior painting of all Corps
of Engineers major floating plant. Skiffs, rowboats, launches, small boats and other similar craft
which are mass produced in standard colors and which would require substantial additional costs
to comply with the Corps' color scheme, are exempt from these requirements. Numbers in
parentheses refer to color spots and supplemental color chips as shown in Federal Standard No.
595, COLORS, and are included in order to define the particular shade and intensity of color
desired. Slight variations in the shades shown, resulting from standards determined and approved
at Division level, utilization of existing stocks, or local procurement practices, are
acceptable. However, in the interest of uniformity, efforts will be made to comply as closely as
practicable with the colors as defined in this regulation.
(1) Hull above water-line:
Black (17038).
(2) Steel decks: Deck Red. (10076) Except that where special types of deck coatings
have been approved for use, the resultant color will be acceptable.
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