Federal Register #2026-15569

PHMSA Rule on Electronic Retention of Oil Spill Response Plans – Effective Date Confirmation

This notice from the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) confirms the effective date for a regulatory change regarding oil spill response plans: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) - Regulatory Update (Not a Procurement): - Confirms the effective date for amendments to 49 CFR Part 194 - Allows operators to retain oil spill response plans electronically at response locations - No products, OEMs, or vendors are specified - Key Requirements: - Electronic records must be accessible without reliance on internet connectivity - Devices used for storage must be secured against external threats - Focus is on accessibility and security of electronic records - No procurement action, bids, or proposals are requested in this notice

Description

This procurement involves the confirmation of the effective date for a direct final rule (DFR) related to pipeline safety and electronic retention of response plans. The rule amends oil spill response plan requirements to clarify that operators may maintain the plans electronically on devices readily accessible at response locations. The effective date of the rule is August 3, 2026. The rule is issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration under the Department of Transportation.

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