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DHS/USCG RIN: 1625-AA12 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Marine Transportation-Related Facility Response Plans for Hazardous Substances (USCG-1999-5705) 
Abstract: This project would implement provisions of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 that require an owner or operator of a marine transportation-related facility transferring bulk hazardous substances to develop and operate in accordance with an approved response plan. The regulations would apply to marine transportation-related facilities that, because of their location, could cause harm to the environment by discharging a hazardous substance into or on the navigable waters or adjoining shoreline. A separate rulemaking, under RIN 1625-AA13, was developed in tandem with this rulemaking and addresses hazardous substances response plan requirements for tank vessels. This project supports the Coast Guard's strategic goals of maritime safety and protection of natural resources by reducing the consequence of pollution incidents. This action is considered significant because of substantial public and industry interest. Market or Regulatory Failure Analysis: Industry response plans for incidents involving hazardous and noxious liquid substances at facilities have not incorporated timely and adequate measures to implement an emergency response to clean spills. Since individual firms cannot internalize the benefit of implementing a hazardous substance response system, a capable response program has not been established in the absence of a regulatory program. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 154   
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321(j)    PL 101-380   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  05/03/1996  61 FR 20084   
Notice of Public Hearings  07/03/1996  61 FR 34775   
ANPRM Comment Period End  09/03/1996    
NPRM  03/31/2000  65 FR 17416   
NPRM Comment Period End  06/29/2000    
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined    
Additional Information: Old Docket Number CGD 94-048. Public hearings regarding this rulemaking were held in Washington, DC, on July 30, 1996; Houston, TX, on August 5, 1996; and Houston, TX, on February 26 and 27, 1997. Public meetings for the notice of proposed rulemaking were held in New Orleans, LA, on May 10 and 11, 2000.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 1625-AA13 
Agency Contact:
LT Jarrod M. DeWitz
Project Manager, CG-543
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 2nd Street SW., Stop 7581,
Washington, DC 20593-7581
Phone:202 372-1219
Email: jarrod.m.dewitz@uscg.mil