1. (a) “Escort” means maintaining a position in the vicinity of the tank vessel, based on existing conditions, which will enable a tug to provide timely and effective response to prevent a vessel casualty.
2. (b) “Master” means the licensed master of the tanker.
3. (c) “Operator” means the operator of an uninspected towing vessel licensed under federal statutes and/or regulations to engage in the towing of a barge.

In addition to the definitions found in Government Code Section 8670.3 and Chapter 1, Section 790 of this Subdivision, the following definitions shall apply to this subchapter. Where similar terms are defined, the following will supersede the definition in Government Code Section 8670.3 and Chapter 1:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8670.17.2 and 8670.23.1, Government Code. Reference: Sections 8670.3 and 8670.17.2, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 3-21-95; operative 4-20-95 (Register 95, No. 12).

2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph, repealing subsections (c), (e) and (g)-(j), and subsection relettering filed 7-12-95 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 95, No. 28).

3. Repealer of subsection (a), subsection relettering, and amendment of Note filed 1-15-98; operative 2-14-98 (Register 98, No. 3).

4. Amendment of first paragraph filed 12-21-2004; operative 1-20-2005 (Register 2004, No. 52).