33 CFR § 136.305

33 CFR · Navigation and Navigable Waters

§ 136.305 — Notice of designation.

33 CFR § 136.305

TitleTitle 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters PartPart 136: Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund; Claims Procedures; Designation of Source; and Advertisement

SourceeCFR (current through Apr 1, 2026)

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§ 136.305 Notice of designation.

(a)When information of an incident is received, the source or sources of the discharge or threat are designated, where possible and appropriate. If the designated source is a vessel or facility, the responsible party and the guarantor, if known, are notified by telephone, telefax, or other rapid means of that designation. The designation will be confirmed by a written Notice of Designation.

(b)A Notice of Designation normally contains, to the extent known—

(1)The name of the vessel or facility designated as the source;

(2)The location, date, and time of the incident;

(3)The type and quantity of oil involved;

(4)The date of the designation;

(5)The procedures for accepting or denying the designation; and

(6)The name, address, telephone number,

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§ 136.305 Notice of designation.

(a) When information of an incident is received, the source or sources of the discharge or threat are designated, where possible and appropriate. If the designated source is a vessel or facility, the responsible party and the guarantor, if known, are notified by telephone, telefax, or other rapid means of that designation. The designation will be confirmed by a written Notice of Designation.

(b) A Notice of Designation normally contains, to the extent known—

(1) The name of the vessel or facility designated as the source;

(2) The location, date, and time of the incident;

(3) The type and quantity of oil involved;

(4) The date of the designation;

(5) The procedures for accepting or denying the designation; and

(6) The name, address, telephone number, and, if available, telefax number of the responsible Federal official to whom further communication regarding the incident, advertisement of the incident, or denial of designation should be directed.

[USCG-91-035, 57 FR 36316, Aug. 12, 1992, as amended by USCG-2012-0306, 77 FR 37315, June 21, 2012]