§ 2298.6. Biofouling Management for Wetted Surfaces.
2 CA ADC § 2298.6Barclays Official California Code of Regulations
2 CCR § 2298.6
§ 2298.6. Biofouling Management for Wetted Surfaces.
(1) If a vessel is using an anti-fouling coating, the coating shall not be aged beyond its effective coating lifespan, as documented in section 2298.3(b)(3)(C). If a vessel is using an anti-fouling coating and the coating is aged beyond its effective coating lifespan, as documented in section 2298.3(b)(3)(C), the master, owner, operator, or person in charge of a vessel shall document in the Biofouling Management Plan how biofouling on the wetted surfaces of the vessel, except those niche areas listed in subdivision (c)(1) of this section, shall be managed after the effective coating lifespan is exceeded. All biofouling management actions undertaken, and reports resulting from such actions, shall be documented in the Biofouling Record Book;
(2) If a vessel is not using an anti-fouling coating, the master, owner, operator, or person in charge of a vessel shall document in the Biofouling Management Plan how biofouling on the wetted surfaces of the vessel, except those niche areas listed in subdivision (c)(1) of this section, shall be managed in the absence of an anti-fouling coating. All biofouling management actions undertaken and reports resulting from such actions shall be documented in the Biofouling Record Book.
(c) The master, owner, operator, or person in charge of a vessel arriving at a California port shall manage biofouling on the niche areas listed in subdivision (c)(1) of this section, if present, in a manner consistent with the requirements listed in subdivision (c)(2) of this section. Any other niche areas should also be managed in a manner consistent with subdivision (c)(2) of this section.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 71201.7 and 71204.6, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 71204.6 and 71205, Public Resources Code.
History
1. New section filed 8-14-2017; operative 10-1-2017 (Register 2017, No. 33).
This database is current through 9/15/23 Register 2023, No. 37.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 2, § 2298.6, 2 CA ADC § 2298.6
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