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Prepared by Antea Group
September 2016
Changing Regulations:
Oil Spill Response Plans

2.
Changing Views
OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLANS
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To address public concerns surrounding the transportation
of crude oil by rail across state boundaries, the federal
Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) is
responsible for developing new regulations regarding Oil
Spill Response Plans (OSRPs).

3.
New Regulations
OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLANS
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PHMSA regulations (40 CFR 130.31) currently require basic
OSRPs for containers carrying more than 3,500 gallons of
crude oil. The new regulations (40 CFR 130.103 et seq.)
will require comprehensive plans for many trains where
only basic plans were previously needed.

4.
How We Can Help
OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLANS
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Antea®Group assists railroads with the development of
comprehensive OSRPs, training, documentation and
recordkeeping to meet the latest standards.

5.
Leveraging Our Experience
OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLANS
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We have an expert understanding of the spill response
regulations contained in 40 CFR for a variety of sites and
facilities, as well as a specific understanding of the
requirements for various business sectors.

6.
Fit-for-Purpose Approach
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Our comprehensive OSRPs are written to the unique needs
of each rail line that meets the new requirements for a
comprehensive plan:
1. either 20 cars carrying liquid petroleum oil (as defined
by the rule and ASTM D 4359-84) in a continuous block;
2. or 35 cars or more throughout the train.

7.
Additional Considerations
OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLANS
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If your railroad moves trains that meet those
requirements, then in addition to the elements of the
basic OSRP, under the new rule the comprehensive OSRP
must also consider:
• Substantial Harm criteria for the entire route and quick response to
larger areas than some previous plans;
• Response zones identifying the response resources capable of covering
the route;
• National Incident Management System and Incident Command System
used;
• 12-hour response timeframe (420 miles from any point along the line),
which may be upgraded to 6 hours for high volume areas;
• And several more…

8.
What’s Next?
OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLANS
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Contact Antea Group to learn more about developing
OSRPs for your rail line, as well as other spill planning:
Peter Masson
Consultant
+1 510 588 8524
Peter.Masson@anteagroup.com