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DOT/RSPA RIN: 2137-AC30 Publication ID: Fall 2001 
Title: Pipeline Safety: Response Plans for Onshore Oil Pipelines 
Abstract: The interim final rule established regulations requiring response plans for certain onshore oil pipelines. Those regulations are mandated by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-380). Pipeline operators filed response plans under this interim final rule, and numerous tabletop exercises and area exercises have been conducted to validate the planning process. The purpose of these requirements is to improve response capabilities and minimize the impact of onshore oil spills from pipelines. This rule is significant because of substantial public and congressional interest. Because of time that has passed since issuance of Interim Final Rule, an advisory bulletin and an interpretation will be issued to address technical issues. Subsequently, a new NPRM will be issued to update record and support issuance of a final rule later in 2001. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 194   
Legal Authority: 49 USC 60101 to 60125   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory    08/18/1992 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  01/05/1993  58 FR 244   
Comment Period End  02/19/1993    
Notice of Public Meeting  06/15/1994  59 FR 30755   
Notice of Public Hearing  11/29/1996  61 FR 60679   
Correction  01/21/1997  62 FR 2989   
Final Rule  03/00/2002    
Additional Information: Docket No. PS-130. ANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 01/05/93, 58 FR 244
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
James Taylor
Response Plans Officer
Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
400 Seventh Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-8860