The practical
utility of Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans
lies in their ability to prevent and mitigate oil spills at
non-transportation related (NTR) facilities. EPA has not adequately
demonstrated that SPCC Plans decrease the number or volume of NTR
spills. This can be accomplished by comparing spill trends before
and after 1975 at NTR facilities covered by SPCC Plans and NTR
facilities not covered by SPCC Plans. Spill trends should include
the frequency and volume of releases. Data for this analysis should
be readily available (see "Evaluation of the EPA National Oil Spill
Prevention Control and Countermeasures Program," July 20, 1981).
Other analyses, such as the comparison of spill trends for NTR
facilities versus transportation related facilities may also be
helpful. This ICR is approved through April 1989. EPA should
complete the analyses outlined above within this time period.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1989
04/30/1989
800
0
0
560,000
0
0
0
0
0
STATUTE AND REGULATION REQUIRES OWNERS
AND/OR OPERATORS OF ESTABLISHMENTS STORING OIL IN EXCESS OF CERTAIN
QUANTITIES TO PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT PLANS TO PREVENT OIL SPILLS
AND, IN CASE OF A SPILL, TO MITIGATE DAMAGE, AND TO SUBMIT PLAN TO
EPA AFTER A SPILL EVENT.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.