Advance notice of transfer.

(a)The COTP may require a facility operator to notify the COTP of the time and place of each transfer operation at least 4 hours before it begins for facilities that:#

(1)Are mobile;#

(2)Are in a remote location;#

(3)Have a prior history of oil or hazardous material spills; or#

(4)Conduct infrequent transfer operations.#

(b)In the case of a vessel to vessel transfer, the COTP may require a vessel operator of a lightering or fueling vessel to notify the COTP of the time and place of each transfer operation, as specified by the COTP, at least 4 hours before it begins.#

(c)No person may conduct such transfer operations until advance notice has been given as specified by the COTP.#

Note: The notification may be accomplished by submitting a written schedule, periodically updated to be current.#