Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.135.303 Definitions

As used in this subpart:

Occurrences which pose an imminent threat of oil pollution means those incidents that are likely to result in a discharge of oil and include, but are not limited to:  vessel collisions, grounding or stranding;  structural failure in a tank, pipeline or other oil handling system;  fire, explosion or other events which may cause structural damage to a vessel or offshore facility.