Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plans (Renewal)

The authority for EPA Facility Response Plan (FRP) requirements is derived from section 311(J)(5) of the Clean Water Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. EPA's regulation is codified at 40 CFR 112.20 and 112.21 and related appendices. All FRP reporting and recordkeeping activities are mandatory. This information collection request has substantively changed from the last ICR approval (August 21, 2015) due to a reduction in the plan holder universe as a result of facility closures and reductions in facility oil storage capacities, rendering these facilities no subject to FRP requirements. The purpose of an FRP is to help an owner or operator identify the necessary resources to respond to an oil spill in timely manner. If implemented effectively, the FRP will reduce the impact and severity of oil spills and may prevent spills because of the identification of risks at the facility. EPA reviews all submitted FRPs and must approve FRPs for those facilities whose oil discharges may cause significant and substantial harm to the environment.

The latest form for Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plans (Renewal) expires 2022-07-31 and can be found here.

Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plan Requirements - Private Sector

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