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CIRCULAR
022-09; OCTOBER 23, 2009
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California Air Resources Board (CARB) Update
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BACKGROUND
As previously reported in Circular 008-09 the
State of California Air Resources Board (CARB) commenced enforcement of
the Regulation on Fuel
Sulfur and Other Operational Requirements for Ocean-Going Vessels within
California Waters and 24 Nautical Miles of the California Baseline
effective July 1, 2009.
SAFETY INFORMATION AND EXEMPTION CLAIM FORM
CARB has recently provided more information on how to obtain a
provisional safety exemption to the regulations. This is a result
of safety concerns regarding fuel switching due to severe weather
conditions, equipment failure, and fuel contamination that may adversely
affect the safety of a vessel, its crew, cargo or passengers.
For more information please see Marine Notice 2009-5
released by CARB in September 2009
SURVEY OF SHIP OPERATOR/SHIPPING LINE EXPERIENCE WITH THE USE OF
LOW SULFER DISTALLATE FUEL
The purpose
of the survey recently published and required by CARB is to collect
information on vessel operational issues/problems that may be related to
the use of low sulfur distillate fuels. The survey should be
completed no later than November 13, 2009.
Attachment A: Ship
Operator Survey
Attachment B: Shipping
Line/Fleet Manager Survey
For more information please see Marine Notice 2009-6
released by CARB in October 2009
APPLICABILITY
- All
vessels calling/operating in State of California waters
- This
does not apply to vessels that do not call the State of California
waters
ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN
- All
vessels calling/operating in State of California waters should be
familiar with Safety Exemption and use it if applicable and when
deemed necessary.
- It
is recommended that all owner/operators of vessels calling/operating
in State of California waters complete and return the CARB survey no
later than November 13, 2009.
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