33 CFR 153.303 - Applicability.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters last revised: Feb 09, 2026

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§ 153.303 - Applicability.

The provisions of this subpart apply to any owner or operator of a vessel or onshore or offshore facility from which a discharge of oil into coastal waters occurs who acts to remove or arranges for the removal of such discharges.

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: CGD 73-185, 41 FR 12630, Mar. 25, 1976, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 33 CFR 153.303