33 U.S.C. § 2720: Differentiation among fats, oils, and greases

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 other oils and greases, including petroleum; and apply standards to different classes of fats and oils based on considerations in subsection (b). In differentiating between the class of fats, oils, and greases described in subsection (a)(1)(A) and the class of oils and greases described in subsection (a)(1)(B), 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. The requirements of this Act shall not apply to the Food and Drug Administration and the Food Safety and Inspection Service. physical, chemical, biological and other relevant properties; and environmental effects. Not later than March 31, 1999 , the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations amending 33 CFR 154 to comply with the requirements of Public Law 104–55 .”