Oil, Garbage and Ballast Water Pollution Prevention
33 CFR Parts 151 and 155: discharges of oil, garbage and ballast water, record books, pollution emergency plans, vessel response plans and oil transfer procedures.
33 CFR Part 151
- 33 CFR 151.01: Purpose of pollution prevention subpartStates that this subpart implements the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships, MARPOL 73/78 Annexes I, II and V, and Antarctic environmental laws.
- 33 CFR 151.04: Penalties for MARPOL and pollution violationsSets civil penalties, false statement penalties, felony liability and in rem liability for ships that violate MARPOL 73/78, the Act, or this subpart.
- 33 CFR 151.05: Definitions for oil, garbage and NLS pollution rulesDefines terms such as ship, oil, garbage, oceangoing ship, new ship and noxious liquid substance as used in this subpart on ship pollution prevention.
- 33 CFR 151.06: Navigational descriptions of MARPOL special areasGives the navigational boundaries of the special areas used in this part and points to the sections listing special areas for MARPOL Annexes I, II and V.
- 33 CFR 151.07: Delegated pollution prevention authority to COTPs and OCMIsDelegates to Captains of the Port, OCMIs and Sector Commanding Officers authority to issue IOPP Certificates, detain ships, and issue subpoenas.
- 33 CFR 151.09: Applicability of pollution prevention rules to shipsExplains which ships 33 CFR 151.09 through 151.25 cover, which ships are excluded, and how 151.26 through 151.28 apply to U.S. oceangoing ships.
- 33 CFR 151.10: Control of oil discharges from shipsSets conditions for discharging oil or oily mixtures into the sea, including the 15 ppm limit, tanker cargo residues, and notice to U.S. reception facilities.
- 33 CFR 151.11: Emergency exceptions to oil discharge rulesSections 151.10 and 151.13 do not apply to oil discharges needed for safety or saving life at sea, or resulting from damage, under set conditions.
- 33 CFR 151.15: Reporting pollution incidents involving vesselsRequires vessel masters, owners and operators to report discharges and probable discharges without delay, stating who receives the report and what it must contain.
- 33 CFR 151.17: Oil pollution prevention surveys for U.S. shipsSets the Coast Guard surveys (initial, renewal, annual, intermediate) for U.S. oil tankers and ships needing an IOPP Certificate.
- 33 CFR 151.19: IOPP Certificates for oil tankers and shipsRequires certain ships to carry a valid IOPP Certificate, and sets who issues it, how long it lasts, and when it stops being valid.
- 33 CFR 151.21: Documentation for ships of non-party countriesOil tankers of 150 gross tons and above and other ships of 400 gross tons and above from non-MARPOL countries must carry proof of MARPOL compliance.
- 33 CFR 151.23: Coast Guard inspection and detention of shipsExplains how the Coast Guard may inspect ships in U.S. ports for oil pollution compliance and when the COTP or OCMI may detain a ship.
- 33 CFR 151.25: Oil Record Book requirements for shipsRequires certain tankers, ships and platforms to keep an Oil Record Book, record listed oil operations, and keep the book aboard for at least three years.
- 33 CFR 151.26: Shipboard oil pollution emergency plan contentsSets the language, format and required contents of a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan, including reporting, spill control and appendices.
- 33 CFR 151.27: Oil pollution emergency plan submission and approvalRequires ships to carry a Coast Guard-approved shipboard oil pollution emergency plan and explains how to submit, approve and revise it.
- 33 CFR 151.28: Review and revision of shipboard oil pollution plansOwners or operators must review the shipboard oil pollution emergency plan annually, resubmit it for reapproval, and get Coast Guard approval for most revisions.
- 33 CFR 151.29: Oil pollution plans for foreign shipsForeign tankers of 150 gross tons and above and other ships of 400 gross tons and above: MARPOL parties carry a plan; non-parties comply with § 151.21.
- 33 CFR 151.30: Applicability of ship pollution prevention rulesSets out which ships must follow 33 CFR 151.30 through 151.49 and which ships are excluded, including warships and Great Lakes-only ships.
- 33 CFR 151.31: Locating requirements for oceangoing ships carrying NLSPoints oceangoing ships carrying NLSs to the sections and 46 CFR parts that hold the applicable requirements, alternatives and permission procedures.
- 33 CFR 151.32: Special areas under Annex IINames the Baltic Sea, Black Sea and Antarctic special areas for Annex II, prohibits NLS discharges in the Antarctic, and explains when other limits take effect.
- 33 CFR 151.33: Certificates for carrying Category C oil-like NLSSets the certificates a U.S. or foreign oceangoing ship must hold to carry a Category C oil-like NLS in a cargo tank.
- 33 CFR 151.37: Attachment for NLSs and NLS Certificate issuanceExplains when the Coast Guard or an authorized classification society issues an NLS Attachment to the IOPP Certificate or an NLS Certificate to oceangoing ships.
- 33 CFR 151.39: Operating requirements for Category D NLS shipsThe master or person in charge of an oceangoing ship carrying a Category D NLS must ensure the ship operates as prescribed in listed 46 CFR sections.
- 33 CFR 151.41: Operating rules for oil-like NLS dischargeMasters of ships certificated under § 151.37(a) must ensure oil-like NLS carriage meets listed sections and the monitor is set and logged before discharge.
- 33 CFR 151.43: Control of NLS residue discharge and notificationRequires oceangoing ships that cannot discharge NLS residue at sea to retain or deliver it, and sets 24-hour notice before transfers at U.S. ports.
- 33 CFR 151.47: Allowed Category D NLSs, excluding oil-likeLists the Category D NLSs, other than Oil-like Category D NLSs, that the Coast Guard allows to be carried.
- 33 CFR 151.49: Allowed Category C and D oil-like NLSsLists the Category C oil-like NLSs that the Coast Guard allows to be carried, such as toluene, xylenes and hexane; paragraph (b) is reserved.
- 33 CFR 151.51: Applicability of garbage and ship pollution rulesExplains which ships must follow 33 CFR 151.51 through 151.77, the exclusions, and which ships the recordkeeping, plan and placard sections cover.
- 33 CFR 151.53: Special areas under MARPOL Annex VLists the MARPOL Annex V special areas, explains when discharge restrictions take effect, and names the areas where they are now in effect.
- 33 CFR 151.55: Garbage discharge recordkeeping on shipsRequires the master or person in charge to keep a written record of garbage discharges, incineration and accidental discharges, kept 2 years.
- 33 CFR 151.57: Garbage management plan requirements for shipsShips covered by this section must carry a written garbage management plan, and each person handling garbage must follow it.
- 33 CFR 151.59: Garbage discharge placards on shipsShips must display durable placards of at least 20 cm by 12 1/2 cm telling crew and passengers the garbage discharge rules and penalties.
- 33 CFR 151.61: Coast Guard inspection for garbage complianceShips in U.S. navigable waters or the EEZ may be inspected for garbage discharge compliance, grinders, logs, management plans and placards.
- 33 CFR 151.63: Shipboard control of garbageThe master, operator, or person in charge of a ship must ensure garbage goes ashore or is discharged per set rules, and what enforcers may consider.
- 33 CFR 151.66: Garbage discharge rules on Great LakesBans garbage discharge in U.S. navigable waters and sets rules for bulk dry cargo residue, broom clean decks, DCR plans and records on the Great Lakes.
- 33 CFR 151.67: Prohibition on discharging plastic from shipsNo person on board a ship may discharge plastic or garbage mixed with plastic into the sea or U.S. navigable waters; it must go ashore or be incinerated.
- 33 CFR 151.71: Garbage discharge within special areasBans garbage discharge in special areas unless this section allows it, and sets conditions for food wastes, cargo residues, wash water and mixed garbage.
- 33 CFR 151.73: Garbage discharge from offshore mineral platformsBans garbage discharge from offshore mineral platforms and ships within 500 meters, except ground food waste beyond 12 nautical miles from nearest land.
- 33 CFR 151.75: Grinder and comminuter garbage processing standardGrinders or comminuters used to discharge garbage under three named sections must process garbage to pass a screen with openings no greater than 25 millimeters.
- 33 CFR 151.1006: Definitions for pollution prevention subpartDefines coastal waters, municipal and commercial waste, public vessel, and vessel for the subpart covering this pollution prevention section.
- 33 CFR 151.1012: Applying for a conditional permitOwners or operators must apply by letter for a conditional permit and include the vessel, cargo, and operation details listed in 33 CFR 151.1012.
- 33 CFR 151.1015: Issuing or denying a conditional permitExplains how the Coast Guard issues or denies a conditional permit, when the permit is effective, and why an application may be denied.
- 33 CFR 151.1018: Withdrawal of a conditional permitExplains when the Coast Guard may withdraw a conditional permit, what notice the owner gets, and what the owner must do after receiving it.
- 33 CFR 151.1021: Appeals of Coast Guard actionsExplains how a person affected by a Coast Guard action under this subpart can seek reconsideration and appeal a ruling, including oral appeals.
- 33 CFR 151.1024: Display of vessel number on conditional permitVessel owners or operators must display the vessel number from the conditional permit in legible block figures at least 18 inches in height.
- 33 CFR 151.1502: Applicability of ballast water subpart to vesselsExplains which vessels with ballast tanks must follow this subpart when entering the Snell Lock or traveling north of the George Washington Bridge.
- 33 CFR 151.1504: Definitions for ballast water management rulesDefines terms used in this subpart, including ballast water, BWMS, AMS, constructed, voyage, Great Lakes, EEZ, port and waters of the United States.
- 33 CFR 151.1506: Restriction on operating without master's certificationVessels subject to this subpart may not operate in the Great Lakes or the Hudson River north of the George Washington Bridge without a master's certification.
- 33 CFR 151.1510: Ballast water management practices for vesselsMasters of vessels subject to this subpart must use one of four ballast water management practices and must not discharge sediment ashore improperly.
- 33 CFR 151.1511: Ballast water discharge standardSets the ballast water discharge standard for vessels using a Coast Guard-approved BWMS and describes the Coast Guard's practicability review.
- 33 CFR 151.1512: Ballast water management implementation scheduleSets the schedule for vessels to meet the ballast water discharge standard, use an AMS, or use U.S. public water system water before discharging in U.S. waters.
- 33 CFR 151.1513: Extension of ballast water compliance dateThe Coast Guard may extend the § 151.1512(b) schedule only if a responsible person documents that compliance with § 151.1510 is not possible despite all efforts.
- 33 CFR 151.1515: Ballast water management alternatives under extraordinary conditionsExplains what a master must do if ballast water exchange fails in extraordinary conditions, or if a ballast water management system stops working.
- 33 CFR 151.1516: Ballast water compliance monitoring information and samplingMasters of vessels with ballast tanks must give the COTP written ballast water information, and the COTP may sample ballast water to check compliance.
- 33 CFR 151.1518: Penalties for ballast water management violationsSets the civil penalty of up to $27,500 per violation and the class C felony for knowing violations of the ballast water management subpart.
- 33 CFR 151.2005: Definitions for ballast water subpartDefines terms used in this subpart, including exchange, seagoing vessel, constructed, port of departure, United States, and voyage.
- 33 CFR 151.2015: Vessel exemptions from this subpartLists vessels exempt from all requirements of this subpart, or from only ballast water management, reporting and recordkeeping sections.
- 33 CFR 151.2025: Ballast water management methods for vesselsVessels with ballast tanks in U.S. waters must use one of five ballast water management methods, such as an approved BWMS or no discharge.
- 33 CFR 151.2026: Alternate management systems for ballast waterExplains how a manufacturer requests an alternate management system (AMS) determination and how long vessels may use an installed AMS.
- 33 CFR 151.2030: Ballast water discharge standard for approved systemsSets the organism and indicator microorganism limits for ballast water discharged by vessels using a Coast Guard-approved BWMS, plus a Coast Guard review.
- 33 CFR 151.2035: Ballast water management implementation scheduleSets the schedule by which vessels must meet the ballast water discharge standard, use an AMS or use U.S. public water system water to discharge ballast.
- 33 CFR 151.2036: Extension of ballast water compliance dateThe Coast Guard may extend the implementation schedule only if compliance is impossible despite all efforts; requests are due 12 months before the date.
- 33 CFR 151.2040: Ballast water discharge in extraordinary circumstancesExplains when the Coast Guard will allow ballast water discharge if a vessel cannot practicably meet ballast water management requirements, and the limits.
- 33 CFR 151.2050: Ballast water practices for vesselsVessels with ballast water tanks in U.S. waters must follow listed practices, including a BWM plan, tank and hull cleaning, and crew training.
- 33 CFR 151.2055: Voyage deviation for ballast water exchangeWhile BWE is an allowable option, the Coast Guard will not require deviation or delay for it; a Captain of the Port may direct BWE that requires it.
- 33 CFR 151.2060: Ballast water reporting requirements for vesselsVessels bound for U.S. ports must submit ballast water reports to the NBIC, with deadlines that vary by destination, and amend them if information changes.
- 33 CFR 151.2065: Alternative reporting methods approvalExplains how the Chief, Environmental Standards Division may approve alternative reporting methods on written request for vessels reporting under § 151.2060(b)(3).
- 33 CFR 151.2070: Ballast water recordkeeping requirements for vesselsVessels bound for U.S. ports must keep ballast water and sediment records, including a signed copy onboard for 2 years, readily viewable by the Coast Guard.
- 33 CFR 151.2075: Ballast water enforcement and complianceCovers COTP access, record requests, sampling ports, Coast Guard inspection of ballast water systems, and joint liability for ballast water requirements.
- 33 CFR 151.2080: Civil and criminal penalties for violationsSets a civil penalty not to exceed $35,000, counts each day of a continuing violation separately, and makes knowing violations a class C felony.
- 33 CFR 151.3000: Definition of marine debris under the ActDefines marine debris for the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act only, and notes NOAA's matching regulation in 15 CFR part 909.
33 CFR Part 155
- 33 CFR 155.100: Applicability of oil pollution prevention rules to shipsSays which ships this part covers, including U.S. and foreign ships in U.S. waters, the exceptions, and the tank vessels covered by section 155.480.
- 33 CFR 155.110: Definitions that apply to this partSays the definitions in parts 151 (except "oil") and 154 apply to this part, and defines merchant mariner credential (MMC).
- 33 CFR 155.120: Equivalents to oil pollution prevention equipmentLets the Commandant approve equivalent fittings or devices for MARPOL ship equipment and tank vessel overfill devices if at least as effective.
- 33 CFR 155.130: Exemptions from oil pollution prevention requirementsThe Commandant may exempt a ship from requirements in this part if the operator applies in writing and the stated conditions are met.
- 33 CFR 155.140: Incorporation by reference of standardsLists the outside standards incorporated by reference into this part, where to inspect them, and the sections each one is approved for.
- 33 CFR 155.200: Definitions for oil transfer operations subpartDefines inland oil barge, on-deck spill, offshore oil barge, oil tanker, and vessel carrying oil as secondary cargo for this subpart.
- 33 CFR 155.205: Deck oil spill equipment on large tankersOil tankers and offshore oil barges 400 feet or more must carry listed equipment to contain and remove on-deck oil cargo spills of at least 12 barrels.
- 33 CFR 155.210: Spill removal equipment on smaller tankers and bargesOil tankers and offshore oil barges under 400 feet must carry listed equipment and supplies to contain and remove on-deck oil spills.
- 33 CFR 155.215: Spill removal equipment on inland oil bargesInland oil barges must have spill control and removal equipment ready during cargo transfers, and may use a transfer facility's equipment if prearranged.
- 33 CFR 155.220: Spill removal equipment for secondary oil cargoVessels carrying oil as secondary cargo must carry listed spill containment and removal equipment, ready for immediate use during cargo transfers.
- 33 CFR 155.230: Emergency control systems for tank bargesRequires emergency anchoring or retrieval systems, inspections and drills for tank barges and their towing vessels on specified waters.
- 33 CFR 155.235: Emergency towing arrangements on oil tankersOil tankers of not less than 20,000 dwt must have an emergency towing arrangement fitted at both ends, built to IMO resolution MSC.35(63).
- 33 CFR 155.240: Damage stability information for oil tankers and bargesOil tanker and offshore oil barge owners must arrange 24-hour access to shore-based damage stability and residual strength calculation programs.
- 33 CFR 155.245: Damage stability plans for inland oil bargesOwners or operators of inland oil barges must keep vessel plans for salvage, stability and hull strength assessments ashore, with 24-hour access.
- 33 CFR 155.250: Oil fuel tank protection for large shipsShips with 600 cubic meters or more of oil fuel capacity delivered on or after August 1, 2010 must meet Annex I, Regulation 12A tank protection.
- 33 CFR 155.310: Containment of cargo discharges on tank vesselsSets containers, coamings, drains and scupper closures that tank vessels and barges of 250 or more barrels must have to contain oil and hazardous material spills.
- 33 CFR 155.320: Fuel and lubricating oil tank discharge containmentSets containment for fuel oil and bulk lubricating oil tank vents, overflows and fill pipes on ships of 100 gross tons or more, with rig exclusions.
- 33 CFR 155.330: Oily mixture retention on non-oceangoing shipsA U.S. non-oceangoing ship must be able to retain all oily mixtures on board and be equipped to discharge them to a reception facility.
- 33 CFR 155.350: Oily bilge and ballast discharges on small shipsOceangoing ships under 400 gross tons must retain oily mixtures for a reception facility or use approved oily-water separating equipment.
- 33 CFR 155.380: Oily water separator and bilge alarm approvalSets approval standards for oily water separating equipment and bilge alarms, plus accuracy checks, crew training and maintenance records.
- 33 CFR 155.400: Machinery space drainage on oceangoing platformsSets how oceangoing drilling rigs and platforms must handle machinery space oily drainage, including retention and discharge limits near land and in special areas.
- 33 CFR 155.410: Oily mixture pumping and piping on non-oceangoing shipsNon-oceangoing ships of 100 gross tons and above with machinery spaces need a pump, fixed piping, shore connection and stop valve to discharge oily mixtures.
- 33 CFR 155.420: Oily mixture discharge piping on small oceangoing shipsSets pump, piping, outlet, shore connection and stop valve requirements for oceangoing ships of 100 to under 400 gross tons with machinery spaces.
- 33 CFR 155.430: Standard discharge connections for oceangoing shipsOceangoing ships of 400 gross tons and above must have a standard shore connection with set flange dimensions for discharging oily mixtures.
- 33 CFR 155.440: Ballast water in fuel oil tanks on new shipsBars ballast water from fuel oil tanks on new oceangoing ships of 4,000 gross tons and above (non-tankers) and oil tankers of 150 gross tons and above.
- 33 CFR 155.450: Oil discharge placard requirements for shipsShips of 26 feet or more must post a durable 5 by 8 inch oil discharge placard in machinery spaces or at the bilge and ballast pump control station.
- 33 CFR 155.470: Prohibited spaces for oil and hazardous materialBars carrying oil or hazardous material in forepeak tanks and spaces forward of the collision bulkhead, with limited fuel oil exceptions for some ships.
- 33 CFR 155.480: Overfill devices on tank vessel cargo tanksTank vessels of 1,000 or more cubic meters loading oil must have a permanently installed overfill device on each cargo tank, with set install deadlines.
- 33 CFR 155.700: Designating the person in charge of transfersOperators, agents, or hirers must designate the person in charge of each transfer to or from the vessel and of each tank-cleaning.
- 33 CFR 155.710: Qualifications of person in chargeOperators and agents must verify that each person in charge (PIC) of a fuel oil or bulk liquid cargo transfer or tank cleaning is qualified.
- 33 CFR 155.715: Letter designating fuel oil transfer person-in-chargeSets out what the letter designating a person-in-charge of fuel oil transfer must say, including a statement of formal instruction from the operator or agent.
- 33 CFR 155.740: Availability of transfer proceduresTransfer procedures required by 33 CFR 155.720 must be available for inspection, legibly printed in an understood language, and permanently posted or available.
- 33 CFR 155.750: Contents of vessel transfer proceduresLists what a vessel's oil and hazardous material transfer procedures must contain, including systems, duties, topping off, and vapor and overfill equipment.
- 33 CFR 155.760: Amendment of oil transfer proceduresThe COTP or OCMI may require a vessel operator to amend oil transfer procedures that do not meet this part, with notice, a 14-day response and review.
- 33 CFR 155.775: Maximum cargo level of oil in tanksSets the maximum fill level for oil in a tank vessel's cargo tanks: 98.5 percent of tank volume or the overfill alarm level.
- 33 CFR 155.780: Emergency shutdown means on tank vesselsTank vessels of 250 or more barrels carrying oil or hazardous material must have an emergency means to stop the flow during transfers.
- 33 CFR 155.785: Communications during vessel to vessel transfersRequires continuous two-way voice communication during vessel to vessel transfers by tank vessels of 250 or more barrels carrying oil or hazardous material.
- 33 CFR 155.790: Deck lighting for oil transfer operationsSelf-propelled vessels with 250 or more barrels of oil or hazardous material capacity must light transfer areas and connection points at night.
- 33 CFR 155.805: Closure devices for transfer hosesTransfer hose ends not connected for oil or hazardous material transfer must be blanked off; new, unused hose is exempt.
- 33 CFR 155.815: Closing tank openings on tank vesselsA tank vessel underway or at anchor must keep closures on expansion trunk hatches, ullage openings, sounding ports and tank cleaning openings properly closed.
- 33 CFR 155.820: Vessel operator records for transfer operationsThe vessel operator must keep written records of persons in charge, tests and inspections, hose information, and Declarations of Inspection for the COTP or OCMI.
- 33 CFR 155.1010: Purpose of oil spill response plan requirementsExplains that this subpart sets oil spill response plan requirements for certain vessels and that its criteria are planning criteria, not performance standards.
- 33 CFR 155.1015: Applicability of vessel response plan subpartExplains which vessels carrying oil in bulk this subpart covers, which vessels are excluded, and what applies outside U.S. navigable waters and the EEZ.
- 33 CFR 155.1020: Definitions for vessel response plan rulesDefines terms used in this subpart, including worst case discharge, higher volume port area, tier, and contract or other approved means.
- 33 CFR 155.1025: Operating restrictions and interim operating authorizationVessels may not handle or transfer oil without an approved response plan, except under interim Coast Guard authorization or a one-voyage COTP authorization.
- 33 CFR 155.1026: Qualified individual and alternate for response plansSets who may serve as a qualified individual or alternate in a vessel response plan, their required authority, and the limits on their responsibility.
- 33 CFR 155.1030: General vessel response plan requirementsSets general rules for vessel response plans: geographic coverage, language, required sections, copies kept onboard, and MARPOL Regulation 37 options.
- 33 CFR 155.1035: Response plan contents for manned oil vesselsLists what each part of a response plan must contain under this section, from notification procedures to geographic and vessel-specific appendices.
- 33 CFR 155.1040: Response plans for unmanned oil tank bargesSets out what a response plan for an unmanned tank barge carrying oil as a primary cargo must contain, from notifications to geographic appendices.
- 33 CFR 155.1045: Response plan contents for vessels carrying oil cargoSets out what a response plan must contain for vessels carrying oil in bulk as cargo, from notifications and spill procedures to exercises and appendices.
- 33 CFR 155.1050: Response plan criteria for petroleum oil vesselsSets criteria for response resources in plans for vessels carrying groups I through IV petroleum oil as a primary cargo, including timing and capacity.
- 33 CFR 155.1052: Response plans for group V petroleum oil vesselsSets what response plans must cover for vessels carrying group V petroleum oil as a primary cargo, including equipment, salvage, firefighting and timing.
- 33 CFR 155.1055: Training and training records in vessel response plansVessel response plans must identify training for responders, and owners or operators must keep training records for 3 years for Coast Guard inspection.
- 33 CFR 155.1060: Response plan exercises for vesselsSets minimum exercise types, frequencies, and records for vessel response plans, including unannounced and area exercises and PREP compliance.
- 33 CFR 155.1062: Inspection and maintenance of response equipmentOwners or operators of vessels with response plans must inspect, maintain and document response equipment, and keep records for 3 years.
- 33 CFR 155.1065: Vessel response plan submission, approval and appealExplains how vessel owners submit response plans, get approval, request alternative planning criteria, and appeal a plan that is not approved.
- 33 CFR 155.1070: Vessel response plan review, revision and appealExplains how owners or operators review, revise, resubmit and appeal Coast Guard decisions on vessel response plans, including timing rules.
- 33 CFR 155.1110: Prince William Sound tanker spill response planningSets oil spill response planning requirements for tankers loading at TAPAA-permitted facilities in Prince William Sound, Alaska, beyond subpart D.
- 33 CFR 155.1115: Definitions for Prince William Sound subpartSection 155.1115 applies the definitions in § 155.1020 to this subpart and defines Prince William Sound as certain State and Federal waters in Alaska.
- 33 CFR 155.1120: Operating restrictions for Prince William Sound tankersTanker owners or operators may not load cargo at Trans-Alaska Pipeline facilities until subpart requirements are met and spill response resources are certified.
- 33 CFR 155.1125: Prince William Sound tanker response plan additionsSets added response plan requirements for tankers in Prince William Sound: spill removal organization, exercises, equipment testing, schedules and records.
- 33 CFR 155.1130: Prepositioned oil spill response equipment in Prince William SoundTanker owners or operators must provide prepositioned response equipment within Prince William Sound, with set capacities and on-scene times.
- 33 CFR 155.1135: Prince William Sound tanker response timesSets the response times tankers must use to determine on-scene arrival time in Prince William Sound for response resources required by § 155.1050.
- 33 CFR 155.1210: Oil spill response planning for animal fat and vegetable oil carriersThis subpart sets oil spill response planning requirements for owners and operators of vessels carrying animal fats and vegetable oils as a primary cargo.
- 33 CFR 155.1225: Response plan submission for animal fat and vegetable oil vesselsOwners or operators of vessels carrying animal fats and vegetable oils as a primary cargo must submit a response plan under this subpart and most of subpart D.
- 33 CFR 155.1230: Response plan criteria for animal fat and vegetable oil vesselsSets response plan content and evaluation criteria for vessels carrying animal fats or vegetable oils as a primary cargo, including equipment and response times.
- 33 CFR 155.2210: Oil spill response planning for non-petroleum oilsSets oil spill response planning requirements for owners and operators of vessels carrying other non-petroleum oils as a primary cargo.
- 33 CFR 155.4010: Purpose of salvage and firefighting subpartExplains the purpose of the vessel response plan salvage and marine firefighting subpart for vessels carrying group I-IV oils.
- 33 CFR 155.4020: Deadlines and conditions for vessel response plansSets deadlines for submitting vessel response plans to the Coast Guard and lists when a vessel may not conduct oil transport or transfer operations.
- 33 CFR 155.4025: Definitions for salvage and firefighting responseDefines terms used in this subpart for salvage and marine firefighting response plans, such as resource provider, funding agreement and nearshore area.
- 33 CFR 155.4030: Salvage and marine firefighting services in response plansRequires VRP holders to list salvage and marine firefighting providers, response timeframes, towing, pumping, firefighting and subsurface removal capabilities.
- 33 CFR 155.4032: Resource providers not listed in the planExplains FOSC approval for using resource providers not in the approved VRP and the worker health and safety capability resource providers must have.
- 33 CFR 155.4035: Pre-incident information for salvage and firefighting providersRequires planholders to give salvage and marine firefighting providers listed information, and to prepare a vessel pre-fire plan for firefighting providers.
- 33 CFR 155.4045: Contracts with salvage and marine firefighting providersResource providers in a vessel response plan must be arranged by contract or approved means, with written consent kept on board or with a qualified individual.
- 33 CFR 155.4050: Adequacy of salvors and marine firefightersRequires you to judge resource provider adequacy using listed criteria and certify in your plan that you considered them.
- 33 CFR 155.4052: Vessel response plan drills and exercisesSets minimum exercise requirements for vessel response plans, including quarterly, annual and three-year exercises and unannounced exercises.
- 33 CFR 155.4055: Temporary waivers from required response timesExplains how to request a temporary waiver of a specific salvage or marine firefighting response time, what to include, and the maximum waiver periods.
- 33 CFR 155.5010: Purpose of nontank vessel response plansExplains the purpose of the subpart on oil spill response plans for nontank vessels, including that its criteria are planning criteria, not performance standards.
- 33 CFR 155.5012: Deviation from approved vessel response planOwners or operators of nontank vessels may not deviate from an approved VRP unless the President or Federal On-Scene Coordinator finds it improves the response.
- 33 CFR 155.5015: Applicability of nontank vessel response plan rulesSets which self-propelled vessels of 400 gross tons or more carrying oil as fuel are covered by this subpart, and which vessels are excluded.
- 33 CFR 155.5020: Definitions for nontank vessel response plansDefines terms such as cargo, fuel, MMPD, OSRO, tier, transfer and worst case discharge that apply to this subpart on vessel response plans.
- 33 CFR 155.5021: Operating restrictions for nontank vesselsNontank vessels subject to this subpart may not operate on U.S. navigable waters without an approved VRP or after certain response plan failures.
- 33 CFR 155.5023: Interim operating authorization pending VRP approvalLets a vessel keep operating for up to 2 years after submitting a vessel response plan, if the Coast Guard gives written authorization.
- 33 CFR 155.5025: One-time port waiver for nontank vesselsExplains how a vessel owner or operator certifies for a one-time port waiver and how the COTP may authorize one voyage in an uncovered area.
- 33 CFR 155.5030: General content of vessel response plansSets general content rules for vessel response plans: language, geographic coverage, required sections, consistency with plans, and onboard copies.
- 33 CFR 155.5035: Nontank vessel response plan specific contentLists what each section of a nontank vessel response plan (VRP) must or should contain, from notifications to appendices and SOPEP information.
- 33 CFR 155.5050: Nontank vessel response plan resource criteriaSets response resource criteria for nontank vessels carrying groups I through IV petroleum oil, by capacity: MMPD, WCD, salvage, dispersants, shoreline work.
- 33 CFR 155.5055: Training under nontank vessel response plansSets training requirements for nontank vessel response plans, with an alternative training program option for vessels under 250 barrels of oil capacity.
- 33 CFR 155.5060: Exercises for nontank vessel response plansNontank vessel owners or operators with 250 barrels or more of oil capacity must conduct VRP exercises; smaller vessels may use an alternative program.
- 33 CFR 155.5061: Alternative training and exercise program for nontank vesselsLets owners of nontank vessels under 250 barrels oil capacity use a Coast Guard-approved alternative training and exercise program.
- 33 CFR 155.5065: Nontank vessel response plan submission and approvalExplains how nontank vessel owners or operators submit a vessel response plan to the Coast Guard, certify it, and get it approved or corrected.
- 33 CFR 155.5067: Alternative planning criteria for nontank vesselsExplains how a nontank vessel owner or operator may request alternative planning criteria, the submission deadlines, and what the request should contain.
- 33 CFR 155.5070: Review and amendment of nontank vessel response plansNontank vessel owners or operators must review the vessel response plan annually and revise and amend it as necessary under 33 CFR 155.1070.
- 33 CFR 155.5075: Appeals of vessel response plan determinationsExplains how a vessel owner or operator may petition for reconsideration of a deficiency determination or appeal a vessel response plan that is not approved.