33 CFR 153.101 - Purpose.

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Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters last revised: Oct 15, 2024

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§ 153.101 - Purpose.

The purpose of this part is to prescribe regulations concerning notification to the Coast Guard of the discharge of oil or hazardous substances as required by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (FWPCA); the procedures for the removal of a discharge of oil; and the costs that may be imposed or reimbursed for the removal of a discharge of oil or hazardous substances under the FWPCA.

[CGD 84-067, 51 FR 17965, May 16, 1986]

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. 0170.1

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

cite as: 33 CFR 153.101