The Offshore Pollution Liability Association Ltd


The Rules

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RULES OF THE OFFSHORE POLLUTION LIABILITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
(as at 1st August, 1996)

Pursuant to the authority contained in Clause VIII A of the "OFFSHORE POLLUTION LIABILITY
AGREEMENT" dated 4th September 1974, as amended from time to time, ("OPOL"), these Rules
have been adopted for the interpretation and implementation of OPOL.


INDEX
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Part I Definitions

Part II Parties to OPOL
2.1 Application to become a Party
2.2 Evidence of Financial Responsibility
2.3 Consideration of an Application to become a Party
2.4 Appeal against the Association's Decision
2.5 Maintenance of Evidence of Financial Responsibility

Part III Designated Offshore Facilities
3.1 Notification by Members to the Association
3.2 Notification by the Association to States

Part IV Notification of Incident and Claims Procedure
4.1 Notification of Incident by Members
4.2 Filing of Claims
4.3 Claims under Clause III.2 of OPOL

Part V Law
5.1 Law

Instructions for Completion of Forms

Offshore Facilities to be Designated (Rule 3.1)

Form A - Application to become a Party to OPOL and a Member of the Offshore Pollution Liability Association Limited
Form B - Rules for Establishment of Financial Responsibility
Form C - Operator's Designation of Licence
Form D1 - Operator's Notification of Designated Offshore Facilities (Well)
Form D2 - Operator's Notification of Designated Offshore Facilities (Other than Well)
Form FR1 - Verification of Insurance (Insurer)
Form FR2 - Verification of Insurance (Broker)
Form FR3 - Operator's Surety Bond Offshore Pollution Liability Agreement
Form FR4 - Operator's Guaranty
Form FR5 - Acknowledgement of Commitment of Subsidiary