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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters |
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Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
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SubChapter M - Marine Pollution Financial Responsibility and Compensation |
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Part 135 - Offshore Oil Pollution Compensation Fund |
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Subpart D - Notification of Pollution Incidents |
§ 135.303 - Definitions.
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§ 135.303 Definitions.
As used in this subpart:
Occurrences which pose an imminent threat of oil pollution means those incidents that are likely to result in a discharge of oil and include, but are not limited to: vessel collisions, grounding or stranding; structural failure in a tank, pipeline or other oil handling system; fire, explosion or other events which may cause structural damage to a vessel or offshore facility.
[CGD 77-055, 44 FR 16868, Mar. 19, 1979, as amended by CGD 91-035, 57 FR 36316, Aug. 12, 1992]