[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR136.233]

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                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
    CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CONTINUED)
 
PART 136--OIL SPILL LIABILITY TRUST FUND; CLAIMS PROCEDURES; DESIGNATION OF SOURCE; AND ADVERTISEMENT--Table of Contents
 
               Subpart C--Procedures for Particular Claims
 
Sec. 136.233  Proof.

    In addition to the requirements of subparts A and B of this part, a 
claimant must establish the following:
    (a) That real or personal property or natural resources have been 
injured, destroyed, or lost.
    (b) That the claimant's income was reduced as a consequence of 
injury to, destruction of, or loss of the property or natural resources, 
and the amount of that reduction.
    (c) The amount of the claimant's profits or earnings in comparable 
periods and during the period when the claimed loss or impairment was 
suffered, as established by income tax returns, financial statements, 
and similar documents. In addition, comparative figures for profits or 
earnings for the same or similar activities outside of the area affected 
by the incident also must be established.
    (d) Whether alternative employment or business was available and 
undertaken and, if so, the amount of income received. All income that a 
claimant received as a result of the incident must be clearly indicated 
and any saved overhead and other normal expenses not incurred as a 
result of the incident must be established.