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33 CFR §106.280

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov
For each MARSEC Level, the OCS facility owner or operator must ensure the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and OCS facility security personnel are able to:
  1. (a)Respond to security threats or breaches of security and maintain critical OCS facility and OCS facility-to-vessel interface operations;
  2. (b)Deny access to the OCS facility, except to those responding to an emergency;
  3. (c)Evacuate the OCS facility in case of security threats or breaches of security; and
  4. (d)Report security incidents as required in § 101.305 of this subchapter;
  5. (e)Brief all OCS facility personnel on possible threats and the need for vigilance, soliciting their assistance in reporting suspicious persons, objects, or activities; and
  6. (f)Secure non-critical operations in order to focus response on critical operations.