Section 2560 - Purpose, Applicability, and Date of Implementation(a) Unless otherwise specified in these regulations, all of the provisions of these regulations become effective on September 1, 1998.(b) The purpose of the regulations in Title 2, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 5.5 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 in providing for marine terminal oil pipeline integrity.(c) The provisions of Article 5.5 apply only to pipelines that are within or a part of marine terminals and are used to transfer oil either: (1) Within the marine terminal; or(2) To or from tank vessels or barges.(d) The provisions of Article 5.5 do not apply to any pipelines: (1) That are within or part of marine terminals and are isolated and disconnected from any pipeline or manifold which can be used to transfer oil within the marine terminal or to and from tank vessels and barges; or(2) That are used exclusively to transport oil that are subject to the jurisdiction of the State Fire Marshal; or(3) That are part of a tank vessel or barge.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 2560
1. New article 5.5 (sections 2560-2571) and section filed 8-12-97; operative 9-1-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 33). Note: Authority cited: Sections 8755 and 8757, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 8751, 8752, 8755, 8756 and 8757, Public Resources Code.
1. New article 5.5 (sections 2560-2571) and section filed 8-12-97; operative 9-1-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 33).