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Response Plans for Shipments of Oil

OMB 2137-0591 · DOT/PHMSA.

OMB 2137-0591

This is to request the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) renewed three-year extension for the information collection “Response Plans for Shipments of Oil,” OMB Control No. 2137-0591. This information collection is a mandatory reporting requirement. A basic response plan is required when a carrier transports 3,500 gallons or more of liquid petroleum oil in a package and a comprehensive written response plan is required when a carrier transports liquid petroleum or non-petroleum oil in a quantity greater than 1,000 barrels (42,000 gallons). When a carrier becomes subject, they will need to create an initial plan, with more minor annual updates, if the carrier continues to transport oil in a quantity that subjects them to this information collection. The response plans identify a manner of response if discharge of the oil occurs, the maximum potential discharge for each package, who will respond if a discharge occurs, and who will contact the appropriate authorities. This information is only required to be maintained by the carrier, and implemented by the carrier and any emergency response personnel in the event of a discharge.

The latest form for Response Plans for Shipments of Oil expires 2028-01-31 and can be found here.

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