OSPR Rulemaking Actions

The following provides a list of active rulemaking actions and their status, as well as rulemakings that have been approved by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State within the last 6 to 12 months. For details, history and related documents, click on the Details and Documents hyperlink in the Status column.

Regulation Status
Environmental Sensitive Site Protection (formerly Shoreline Protection Tables) APPROVED by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State on August 22, 2025.
These regulations are effective January 1, 2026.
Details and Documents
Oil Transfer Operations Inspection Program

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Action published in the California Regulatory Notice Register on May 1, 2026.
Office of Administrative Law Notice File No.: Z-2026-0420-04

45-day Public Comment Period: Closes Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)

Details and Documents

Facility Oil Spill Contingency Plans Pending
Harmonization of existing marine and inland facility contingency plan regulations is under development.
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Renewable Fuels Pending
Changes to implement select provisions of Assembly Bill 148 (Statutes 2021, Chapter 115) is under development.
FAQ: Assembly Bill 148 - Renewable Fuels (PDF)

Contact

Christine Kluge
Christine.Kluge@wildlife.ca.gov
(916) 375-4676

Office of Spill Prevention and Response
Mailing: P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090
(916) 375-8580 for OSPR Information

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Report Oil Spills
(800) 852-7550 or (800) OILS-911

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