Discharge cleanup.

(a)Each person conducting the transfer operation shall stop the transfer operation whenever oil or hazardous material from any source is discharged:#

(1)In the transfer operation work area; or#

(2)Into the water or upon the adjoining shoreline in the transfer area.#

(b)Except as permitted under paragraph (c) of this section, no person may resume the transfer operation after it has been stopped under paragraph (a) of this section, unless:#

(1)Oil or hazardous material discharged in the transfer operation work area is cleaned up; and#

(2)Oil or hazardous material discharged into the water or upon the adjoining shoreline is cleaned up, or is contained and being cleaned up.#

(c)The COTP may authorize resuming the transfer operation if it is deemed appropriate.#