The regulations in this subchapter set forth tank vessel escort requirements for Port Hueneme. These requirements specify the number of tugs required for escort service. The escort tugs will be available to influence the speed and direction of travel of a tank vessel in the event of a steering or propulsion failure, thereby reducing the possibility of a grounding or collision and the risk of an oil spill from these tank vessels.

The Administrator shall periodically review the elements of the tank vessel escort program. The program review will include a survey of the tanker-related incidents in U.S. waters to determine the types of failures that have occurred, an assessment of tug technology and any advances made in design and power, and the related tug-escort rules and policies that are implemented by other coastal states and maritime organizations. At the conclusion of the review, the Administrator will determine whether it is necessary to modify any provision of the program requirements.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8670.17.2 and 8670.23.1, Government Code. Reference: Section 8670.17.2, Government Code.

History

1. New subchapter 3, article 1 (sections 851.50-851.54) and section filed 3-21-95; operative 4-20-95 (Register 95, No. 12).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending subchapter 3 heading filed 7-12-95 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 95, No. 28).

3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 10-21-96 pursuant to Section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 96, No. 43).

4. Amendment of subchapter heading and section filed 1-15-98; operative 2-14-98 (Register 98, No. 3).

5. Repealer of article heading and amendment of second paragraph filed 12-21-2004; operative 1-20-2005 (Register 2004, No. 52).