1. (a) No shoreside person involved in a transfer operation may work more than 16 hours in any 24 hour period, or more than 40 hours in any 72 hour period, except in an emergency.
2. (b) No vessel person involved in a transfer operation may work more than 15 hours in any 24 hour period, or more than 36 hours in any 72 hour period, except in an emergency.
3. (c) For purposes of this section, “work” includes any administrative duties associated with the vessel or transfer operation whether performed on board the vessel or onshore.
4. (d) For purposes of this section, “emergency” is limited to those situations which threaten life, damage to property or have adverse impact on the public health or safety.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8670.7, 8670.17 and 8670.18, Government Code. Reference: Sections 8670.2 and 8670.14, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-18-94 as an emergency; operative 2-18-94 (Register 94, No. 7). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-20-94 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-18-94 order transmitted to OAL 5-27-94 with amendment of Note and filed 7-12-94 (Register 94, No. 28).

3. Amendment filed 8-13-2002; operative 9-12-2002 (Register 2002, No. 33).