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Subpart A—Oil and Hazardous Material Transfer Operations15

Subpart B—Special Requirements for Lightering of Oil and Hazardous Material Cargoes7

Subpart C—Lightering Zones and Operational Requirements for the Gulf of America4

Subpart D—Prevention of Pollution During Transfer of Oil Cargo Between Oil Tankers at Sea5

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33 CFR 156.225

Designation of lightering zones.

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The District Commander is delegated the authority to designate lightering zones and their operating requirements, where they are necessary for safety or environmental protection. When a lightering zone has been designated, lightering and STS Operations in a given geographic area may only be conducted within the designated lightering zone.#