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Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.156.118 Advance notice of transfer

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The COTP may require a facility operator to notify the COTP of the time and place of each transfer operation at least 4 hours before it begins for facilities that:

(1) Are mobile;

(2) Are in a remote location;

(3) Have a prior history of oil or hazardous material spills;  or

(4) Conduct infrequent transfer operations.

(b) In the case of a vessel to vessel transfer, the COTP may require a vessel operator of a lightering or fueling vessel to notify the COTP of the time and place of each transfer operation, as specified by the COTP, at least 4 hours before it begins.

(c) No person may conduct such transfer operations until advance notice has been given as specified by the COTP.

Note:  The notification may be accomplished by submitting a written schedule, periodically updated to be current.

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