# 30 CFR § 254.2: When must I submit an OSRP?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 30 CFR § 254.2
- **Heading:** When must I submit an OSRP?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 30—Mineral Resources > CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER B—OFFSHORE > PART 254—OIL-SPILL RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES LOCATED SEAWARD OF THE COAST LINE > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) You must submit, and BSEE must approve, an OSRP that covers each facility located seaward of the coast line before you may use that facility. To continue operations, you must operate the facility in compliance with the OSRP.
(b) Despite the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section, you may operate your facility after you submit your OSRP while BSEE reviews it for approval. To operate a facility without an approved OSRP, you must certify in writing to the Chief, OSPD that you have the capability to respond, to the maximum extent practicable, to a worst case discharge or a substantial threat of such a discharge. The certification must show that you have ensured by contract, or other means approved by the Chief, OSPD, the availability of private personnel and equipment necessary to respond to the discharge. Verification from the organization(s) providing the personnel and equipment must accompany the certification. BSEE will not allow you to operate a facility for more than 2 years without an approved OSRP.
[81 FR 36151, June 6, 2016]

## Nearby sections

- [30 CFR § 254.1 § 254.1 Who must submit an oil spill response plan (OSRP)?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.1.md)
- [30 CFR § 254.2 § 254.2 When must I submit an OSRP?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.2.md)
- [30 CFR § 254.3 § 254.3 May I cover more than one facility in my OSRP?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.3.md)
- [30 CFR § 254.4 § 254.4 May I reference other documents in my OSRP?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.4.md)
- [30 CFR § 254.5 § 254.5 General response plan requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.5.md)
- [30 CFR § 254.6 § 254.6 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.6.md)
- [30 CFR § 254.7 § 254.7 How do I submit my OSRP to the BSEE?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.7.md)
- [30 CFR § 254.8 § 254.8 May I appeal decisions under this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.8.md)
- [30 CFR § 254.9 § 254.9 Authority for information collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.9.md)
- [30 CFR § 254.20 § 254.20 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.20.md)
- [30 CFR § 254.21 § 254.21 How must I format my OSRP?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.21.md)
- [30 CFR § 254.22 § 254.22 What information must I include in the “Introduction and OSRP contents” section?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.22.md)
- [30 CFR § 254.23 § 254.23 What information must I include in the “Emergency response action plan” section?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.23.md)
- [30 CFR § 254.24 § 254.24 What information must I include in the “Equipment inventory” appendix?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-254.24.md)

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