Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: October 10, 2024) |
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter O - Pollution |
Part 155 - Oil or Hazardous Material Pollution Prevention Regulations for Vessels |
Subpart J - Nontank Vessel Response Plans |
§ 155.5060 - Exercises.
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§ 155.5060 Exercises.
(a) For nontank vessels with an oil capacity of 250 barrels or greater -
(1) A vessel owner or operator required by § 155.5035 to have a vessel response plan (VRP) must conduct exercises as necessary to ensure that the VRP will function in an emergency. Vessel owners or operators must include both announced and unannounced exercises; and
(2) A vessel owner or operator must comply with the VRP exercise requirements of 33 CFR 155.1060.
(b) For nontank vessels with an oil capacity of less than 250 barrels, a vessel owner or operator must comply with the VRP exercise requirements of paragraph (a) of this section or the Alternative Training and Exercise Program requirements of § 155.5061.