The Coast Guard Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) require a meeting before starting any oil transfer operation. That meeting must be between the __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — person in charge of the oil transfer operations on the vessel and the person in charge of the oil transfer operations at the facility

33 CFR 156.120 requires a pre-transfer conference between the vessel's Person in Charge and the facility's Person in Charge. This meeting ensures that both parties agree on the transfer sequence, emergency shutdown procedures, and communication protocols, which is essential for maintaining safety during high-risk oil transfer operations.