USCG Exam PracticePollution prevention and environmental awareness
Under 33 CFR §151.05, which of the following substances is expressly excluded from the definition of 'oil'?
- A. Crude oil
- B. Oil residue (sludge)
- ✓ Animal and vegetable based oilCorrect
- D. Refined petroleum products
Why C is correct
33 CFR §151.05 defines oil as petroleum in solid, semi-solid, emulsified, or liquid form including crude oil, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, oil residue, and refined products, but expressly states that 'oil' does not include animal and vegetable based oil or noxious liquid substances (NLS) designated under Annex II of MARPOL.
Cited:33 CFR §151.05