Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 884

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 884 - Purpose and Scope

This subchapter sets forth the requirements for the licensing and use of oil spill cleanup agents (OSCA). Licensing criteria are established based on the level of toxicity imposed by a given agent. The protocols for using an OSCA are based on the sensitivity of the habitat in which the agent may be used.

The regulations in this subchapter provide specific forms that must be completed by the applicant, and require that the OSCA license be renewed once every five years. Certain products will be considered exempt from the licensing process, but the applicant must petition the Administrator for an exemption to assure that exempted products will be nontoxic in the aquatic environment.

In addition to the regulations in this subchapter, the licensing process will be governed by the criteria and protocols in the "Guidance Document for the Exemption, License and Renewal of Oil Spill Cleanup Agents", dated 1/1/98 (Guidance Document), and herein incorporated by reference. The use criteria for dispersants will be governed by the requirements in this subchapter and the criteria in the "Quick Approval Process for Dispersant Use in Waters Off California", dated 4/14/97, and herein incorporated by reference.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 884

1. New chapter 8, subchapter 1, article 1 (sections 884-884.5) and section heading filed 12-31-96; operative 12-31-96 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d). Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 8670.13.2 (Register 97, No. 1).
2. New section filed 7-28-98; operative 8-27-98 (Register 98, No 31).

Note: Authority cited: Section 8670.13.1, Government Code. Reference: Sections 8670.13.1 and 8670.13.2, Government Code.