30 C.F.R. § 550.219

Current through March 31, 2024
Section 550.219 - What oil and hazardous substance spills information must accompany the EP?

The following information regarding potential spills of oil (see definition under 30 CFR 254.6 ) and hazardous substances (see definition under 40 CFR part 116 ) as applicable, must accompany your EP:

(a)Oil spill response planning. The material required under paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section:
(1) An Oil Spill Response Plan (OSRP) for the facilities you will use to conduct your exploration activities prepared according to the requirements of 30 CFR part 254 , subpart B; or
(2) Reference to your approved regional OSRP (see 30 CFR 254.3 ) to include:
(i) A discussion of your regional OSRP;
(ii) The location of your primary oil spill equipment base and staging area;
(iii) The name(s) of your oil spill removal organization(s) for both equipment and personnel;
(iv) The calculated volume of your worst case discharge scenario (see 30 CFR 254.26(a) ), and a comparison of the appropriate worst case discharge scenario in your approved regional OSRP with the worst case discharge scenario that could result from your proposed exploration activities; and
(v) A description of the worst case discharge scenario that could result from your proposed exploration activities (see 30 CFR 254.26(b), (c), (d), and (e) ).
(b)Modeling report. If you model a potential oil or hazardous substance spill in developing your EP, a modeling report or the modeling results, or a reference to such report or results if you have already submitted it to the Regional Supervisor.

30 C.F.R. §550.219