Oil Pollution Emergency Plans (OPEP)

The following framework diagram describes the process by which OSDR will handle and approve OPEPs.

OPEP Assessment Framework – Oct 2019

Topic inspection templates have been developed for use by OSDR to assist in the assessment of OPEPs. Duty holders are requested to complete and submit the relevant template with their submission of the OPEP to OPRED.

• Assessment Template – C_I Plan Rev 3 – Dec 2016
• Assessment Template – NPI OPEP – Rev 3 – Dec 2016
• Assessment Template – Consolidated OPEP – Rev 3 – Dec 2016

Guidance on preparing OPEPs is included in the 'Guidance on Regulations' section of the OSDR website.