(a) If the person in charge believes that a requirement in this part is unreasonable or impracticable for the port's or terminal's operations, the person in charge may submit a request for a waiver to the COTP. This application must—

1. (1) Be in writing; and

2. (2) Include the—

   1. (i) Reasons why the requirement is unreasonable or impracticable;
   2. (ii) Proposed alternatives that meet MARPOL 73/78; and
   3. (iii) Additional information requested by the COTP.

(b) If the COTP allows the alternative proposed under paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of this section, the waiver—

1. (1) Is in writing; and
2. (2) States each alternative that applies and the requirement under this part for which the alternative is substituted.