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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 2720. Differentiation among fats, oils, and greases
(a) In general
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, in issuing
or enforcing any regulation or establishing any interpretation or
guideline relating to the transportation, storage, discharge,
release, emission, or disposal of a fat, oil, or grease under any
Federal law, the head of that Federal agency shall -
(1) differentiate between and establish separate classes for -
(A) animal fats and oils and greases, and fish and marine
mammal oils, within the meaning of paragraph (2) of section
61(a) of title 13, and oils of vegetable origin, including oils
from the seeds, nuts, and kernels referred to in paragraph
(1)(A) of that section; and
(B) other oils and greases, including petroleum; and
(2) apply standards to different classes of fats and oils based
on considerations in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Considerations
In differentiating between the class of fats, oils, and greases
described in subsection (a)(1)(A) of this section and the class of
oils and greases described in subsection (a)(1)(B) of this section,
the head of the Federal agency shall consider differences in the
physical, chemical, biological, and other properties, and in the
environmental effects, of the classes.
(c) Exception
The requirements of this Act shall not apply to the Food and Drug
Administration and the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
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