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Title 33Navigation and Navigable WatersPart / Section
Chapter ICoast Guard, Department of Homeland Security1 – 199
Subchapter OPollution151 – 159
Part 156Oil and Hazardous Material Transfer Operations156.100 – 156.420
Subpart AOil and Hazardous Material Transfer Operations156.100 – 156.170
Subpart BSpecial Requirements for Lightering of Oil and Hazardous Material Cargoes156.200 – 156.230
§ 156.200Applicability.
§ 156.205Definitions.
§ 156.210General.
§ 156.215Pre-arrival notices.
§ 156.220Reporting of incidents.
§ 156.225Designation of lightering zones.
§ 156.230Factors considered in designating lightering zones.
Subpart CLightering Zones and Operational Requirements for the Gulf of America156.300 – 156.330
§ 156.300Designated lightering zones.
§ 156.310Prohibited areas.
§ 156.320Maximum operating conditions.
§ 156.330Operations.
Subpart DPrevention of Pollution During Transfer of Oil Cargo Between Oil Tankers at Sea156.400 – 156.420
§ 156.400Applicability.
§ 156.405Definitions.
§ 156.410General.
§ 156.415Notification.
§ 156.420Reporting of incidents.