3560 State Lands Commission
Program Descriptions

40 - MARINE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

The State Lands Commission adopts rules, regulations, guidelines and leasing policies for marine oil terminals within California providing for the best achievable protection of the public health and safety and the environment. The Commission's Marine Facilities Management Program inspects all marine facilities and reviews and approves all marine oil terminal Operations Manuals. In addition, the Marine Facilities Management Program implements the state's Marine Invasive Species Program to prevent the introduction of non-indigenous species into California waters through ship mediated vectors. The program conducts scientific research, the development of rules and regulations and the physical inspection of oceangoing vessels.