This subchapter sets forth reporting, fee and payment requirements for certain vessels using the Vessel Traffic Information Service (VTIS) for the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The regulations specify the amount of the fee to be imposed on covered vessels and the method of payment. State law, Section 445 et. seq., of the Harbors and Navigation Code, requires certain vessels to report to the VTIS when navigating within the area of coverage as specified in Section 852.24, of this subchapter. By reporting to the VTIS, covered vessels, and other vessels using waters within the VTIS area, will be provided with information to reduce the possibility of groundings or collisions and the risk of oil or fuel spills from such events.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 852.21
Note: Authority cited: Section 8670.21, Government Code. Reference: Section 8670.21, Government Code; and Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 4, Harbors and Navigation Code.