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DOT/RSPA RIN: 2137-AC31 Publication ID: Fall 1995 
Title: Oil Spill Prevention and Response Plans 
Abstract: This action establishes response plans for certain transportation containers such as cargo tanks and tank car tanks. These regulations are required by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (PL 101-380). The purpose of these regulations is to improve response capabilities and minimize the impact of onshore oil spills. This rule is significant because of substantial public and congressional interest. 
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
CFR Citation: 49 CFR 130   
Legal Authority: 33 USC 1321(j)(5)   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory    08/18/1992 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  02/02/1993  58 FR 6864   
Interim Final Rule; Correction  02/17/1993  58 FR 8820   
Interim Final Rule; Public Hearing Notice; Comments Due 06/03/93  04/20/1993  58 FR 21260   
Interim Final Rule; Comment Period End 7/30/93  06/16/1993  58 FR 33302   
Interim Final Rule; Agenda for Public Meeting  06/22/1993  58 FR 33918   
Final Action  10/00/1995    
Additional Information: Docket Nos. HM-214 and PC-1. All rulemaking now under Docket No. PC-1. Formerly entitled "Oil and Hazardous Substances: Spill Prevention, Containment, and Response Plans." ^PANALYSIS: Regulatory Evaluation, 06/16/93, 58 FR 33302
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Diane LaValle
Transportation Specialist
Department of Transportation
Research and Special Programs Administration
400 Seventh Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20590
Phone:202 366-8553
Email: rules@rspa.dot.gov