§153.305. Methods and procedures for the removal of discharged oil.
33 C.F.R. § 153.305
Each person who removes or arranges for the removal of a discharge of oil from coastal waters shall:
Use to the maximum extent possible mechanical methods and sorbents that—
Most effectively expedite removal of the discharged oil; and
Minimize secondary pollution from the removal operations;
Control the source of discharge, prevent further discharges, and halt or slow the spread of the discharge by mechanical methods or sorbents or both to the maximum extent possible;
Recover the discharged oil from the water or adjoining shorelines by mechanical or manual methods or both to the maximum extent possible;
Use chemical agents only in accordance with the provisions of Subpart H of the National Contingency Plan and with the prior approval of the Federal OSC; and
Dispose of recovered oil and oil contaminated materials in accordance with applicable State and local government procedures.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[CGD 73-185, 41 FR 12630, Mar. 25, 1976, as amended by CGD 84-067, 51 FR 17966, May 16, 1986]
Authority
Authority: 14 U.S.C. 503; 33 U.S.C. 1321, 1903, 1908; 42 U.S.C. 9615; 46 U.S.C. 6101; E.O. 12580, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193; E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
Source
Source: CGD 73-185, 41 FR 12630, Mar. 25, 1976, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[CGD 73-185, 41 FR 12630, Mar. 25, 1976, as amended by CGD 84-067, 51 FR 17966, May 16, 1986]