§ 2305. Purpose, Applicability and Date of Implementation.

(a) The purpose of the regulations in Title 2, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 5 of the California Code of Regulations is to provide the best achievable protection of the public health and safety and of the environment by using the best achievable technology.

(b) The provisions of this article shall not apply to:

(1) Oil transfer operations conducted at offshore drilling and production platforms.

(2) Tank cleaning operations which begin after the removal of cargo or fuel from any tank vessel or barge.

(3) Oil transfer operations to or from vessels other than tank vessels or barges if such vessels have oil carrying capacities of less than 250 barrels.

(c) Unless otherwise specified in these regulations any new sections or modifications to existing sections shall become effective 30 days after they have been filed with the Secretary of State.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 11-20-92; operative 12-21-92 (Register 92, No. 47).

2. New subsection (b)(3) and amendment of subsection (c) filed 10-5-94; operative 11-4-94 (Register 94, No. 40).

3. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 3-9-99; operative 4-8-99 (Register 99, No. 11).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8751, 8755 and 8757, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 8750, 8751, 8755 and 8757, Public Resources Code.