Title 33

SECTION 135.303

135.303 Definitions.

§ 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]

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