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How are animal fat and vegetable oil defined in the SPCC Rule?

Animal fat means a non-petroleum oil, fat, or grease of animal, fish, or marine mammal origin.  Vegetable oil means a non-petroleum oil or fat of vegetable origin, including but not limited to oils and fats derived from plant seeds, nuts, fruits, and kernels.