33 USC 2720 - Differentiation among fats, oils, and greases

U.S Code last checked for updates: Feb 22, 2025

§ 2720.

Differentiation among fats, oils, and greases

(a)

In general

Except as provided in subsection (c), in issuing or enforcing any regulation or establishing any interpretation or guideline relating to the transportation, storage, discharge, release, emission, or disposal of a fat, oil, or grease under any Federal law, the head of that Federal agency shall—

(1)

differentiate between and establish separate classes for—

(A)

animal fats and oils and greases, and fish and marine mammal oils, within the meaning of paragraph (2) of section 61(a) of title 13, and oils of vegetable origin, including oils from the seeds, nuts, and kernels referred to in paragraph (1)(A) of that section; and

(B)

other oils and greases, including petroleum; and

(2)

apply standards to different classes of fats and oils based on considerations in subsection (b).

(b)

Considerations

(c)

Exception

(Pub. L. 104–55, § 2, Nov. 20, 1995, 109 Stat. 546.)

cite as: 33 USC 2720