Purpose and applicability.

(a)The requirements of this subpart are intended for use in developing response plans and identifying response resources during the planning process. They are not performance standards.#

(b)This subpart establishes oil spill response planning requirements for an owner or operator of a facility that handles, stores, or transports animal fats or vegetable oils including—#

(1)A fixed MTR facility capable of transferring oil in bulk, to or from a vessel with a capacity of 250 barrels or more; and#

(2)A mobile MTR facility used or intended to be used to transfer oil to or from a vessel with a capacity of 250 barrels or more.#