---
kind: "section"
citation: "33 C.F.R. § 153.305"
title: "33"
number: "153.305"
heading: "Methods and procedures for the removal of discharged oil."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/33/153.305"
---

# §153.305. Methods and procedures for the removal of discharged oil.


Each person who removes or arranges for the removal of a discharge of oil from coastal waters shall:

- (a) **Use to the maximum extent possible mechanical methods and sorbents that—**
  - (1) Most effectively expedite removal of the discharged oil; and
  - (2) Minimize secondary pollution from the removal operations;
- (b) 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;
- (c) Recover the discharged oil from the water or adjoining shorelines by mechanical or manual methods or both to the maximum extent possible;
- (d) 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
- (e) Dispose of recovered oil and oil contaminated materials in accordance with applicable State and local government procedures.

## Notes

### 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]