# 33 C.F.R. § 154.1015 (2026): Applicability > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1015 ## Section - **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 154.1015 (2026) - **Heading:** Applicability - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 33 CFR: Navigation and Navigable Waters / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 154: FACILITIES TRANSFERRING OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN BULK / Subpart F: Response Plans for Oil Facilities / § 154.1015: § 154.1015 Applicability. ## Text (a) This subpart applies to all MTR facilities that because of their location could reasonably be expected to cause at least substantial harm to the environment by discharging oil into or on the navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or exclusive economic zone. (b) The following MTR facilities that handle, store, or transport oil, in bulk, could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the environment by discharging oil into or on the navigable waters or adjoining shorelines and are classified as substantial harm MTR facilities: (1) Fixed MTR onshore facilities capable of transferring oil to or from a vessel with a capacity of 250 barrels or more and deepwater ports; (2) Mobile MTR facilities used or intended to be used to transfer oil to or from a vessel with a capacity of 250 barrels or more; and (3) Those MTR facilities specifically designated as substantial harm facilities by the COTP under § 154.1016. (c) The following MTR facilities that handle, store, or transport oil in bulk could not only reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm, but also significant and substantial harm, to the environment by discharging oil into or on the navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or exclusive economic zone and are classified as significant and substantial harm MTR facilities: (1) Deepwater ports, and fixed MTR onshore facilities capable of transferring oil to or from a vessel with a capacity of 250 barrels or more except for facilities that are part of a non-transportation-related fixed onshore facility with a storage capacity of less than 42,000 gallons; and (2) Those MTR facilities specifically designated as significant and substantial harm facilities by the COTP under § 154.1016. (d) An MTR facility owner or operator who believes the facility is improperly classified may request review and reclassification in accordance with § 154.1075. ## Nearby sections - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1010 (2026) § 154.1010 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1010.md) - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1015 (2026) § 154.1015 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1015.md) - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1016 (2026) § 154.1016 Facility classification by COTP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1016.md) - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1017 (2026) § 154.1017 Response plan submission requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1017.md) - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1020 (2026) § 154.1020 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1020.md) - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1025 (2026) § 154.1025 Operating restrictions and interim operating authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1025.md) - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1026 (2026) § 154.1026 Qualified individual and alternate qualified individual.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1026.md) - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1028 (2026) § 154.1028 Methods of ensuring the availability of response resources by contract or other approved means.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1028.md) - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1029 (2026) § 154.1029 Worst case discharge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1029.md) - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1030 (2026) § 154.1030 General response plan contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1030.md) - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1035 (2026) § 154.1035 Specific requirements for facilities that could reasonably be expected to cause significant and substantial harm to the environment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1035.md) - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1040 (2026) § 154.1040 Specific requirements for facilities that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the environment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1040.md) - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1041 (2026) § 154.1041 Specific response information to be maintained on mobile MTR facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1041.md) - [33 C.F.R. § 154.1045 (2026) § 154.1045 Response plan development and evaluation criteria for facilities that handle, store, or transport Group I through Group IV petroleum oils.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1045.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P154_S154_1015. 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