Federal Register #2026-10199

EPA Seeks Comment on Renewal of Facility Response Plan Information Collection

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection requirements for Facility Response Plans under the Oil Pollution Act. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a regulatory information collection, not a product or service procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Collection of Facility Response Plan information from facility owners/operators - Activities include downstream notification, recordkeeping, and reporting related to oil discharge prevention and response - Estimated 17,269 respondents annually - Total estimated annual burden: 319,919 hours - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory participation for facilities meeting oil storage and risk criteria - Information is used for compliance, resource allocation, and emergency preparedness - No confidential information is expected to be collected - Obligation to respond is required under section 311(j)(5) of the Clean Water Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 - Place of Performance and Delivery: - EPA Headquarters and Docket Center in Washington, DC

Description

This notice pertains to the Environmental Protection Agency's submission of an information collection request (ICR) for review and approval related to the Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plans. The ICR is a proposed extension currently approved through May 31, 2026, and involves requirements for facility response plans to help owners or operators identify necessary resources to respond to oil discharges. The purpose is to reduce the impact and severity of oil discharges and ensure compliance with regulations. Public comments are invited until June 22, 2026.

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