Section 174-B. Use of agents  


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  • 1. The commissioner may promulgate regulations
      governing  the use of dispersants, burning agents, biological additives,
      surface collecting agents or other chemical additives in the cleanup and
      removal of a petroleum discharge.
        2.  The  commissioner  shall  pursue   an   official   memorandum   of
      understanding  with  the United States Coast Guard regarding the planned
      uses  of  dispersants,  burning  agents,  sinking   agents,   biological
      additives,  surface collecting agents or other chemical additives in the
      event of a petroleum discharge. Such memorandum of understanding  should
      be  reflective  of any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this
      section.
        3. No person shall  supervise,  aid  or  participate  in  any  use  of
      dispersants,  burning  agents,  sinking  agents,  biological  additives,
      surface  collecting  agents  or  other  chemical  additives   which   is
      inconsistent  with  any  rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this
      section.