Revised Surety Bond Form
October 9, 2018
A surety bond, as a method of demonstration of financial responsibility, provides funds to pay for cleanup and damages caused by an oil spill. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Office of Spill Prevention and Response has revised, and the Office of the Attorney General has approved, the Surety Bond for Oil Spill Response and Damages (form DFW 1948). For regulatory information about the use of a Surety Bond, refer to the 
text (PDF) of the financial responsibility regulations (Title 14, California Code of Regulations, sections 791 through 798).
Second 15-Day Notice Regarding Modifications to Certificates of Financial Responsibility
October 10, 2018
OSPR is proposing to adopt additional changes to the regulatory text of Sections 791 through 798, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, pertaining to Certificates of Financial Responsibility. The initial public notice was published in the California Regulatory Notice Register on December 29, 2017, OAL Notice File No. Z-2017-1219-13, and was re-noticed for a 15-day comment period on May 22, 2018.
This second 15-day comment period allows for public comments exclusively on the revisions as illustrated on the attached text by bold, double underline and italics for added text, and double strikethrough and italics for deleted text.
Written comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Comments may be submitted by mail, fax, or email to:
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Office of Spill Prevention and Response
1700 K Street, Suite 250
Sacramento, CA 95811
Fax: (916) 324-5662
Email: OSPRRegulations@wildlife.ca.gov
The proposed revision to the rulemaking file consist of the following documents:
Documents associated with the previous 15-day comment period, as well as the original notice can be found below.
15-Day Notice Regarding Modifications to Certificates of Financial Responsibility
May 22, 2018
OSPR proposes to amend Title 14, California Code of Regulations, sections 791 through 798. An Amended Initial Statement of Reasons and revised Economic and Fiscal Impact Statement (STD Form 399) have been prepared.
Written comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Comments may be submitted by mail, fax, or email to:
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Office of Spill Prevention and Response
1700 K Street, Suite 250
Sacramento, CA 95811
Fax: (916) 324-5662
Email: OSPRRegulations@wildlife.ca.gov
The proposed revision to the rulemaking file consist of the following documents:
Additional Documents Incorporated by Reference:
The rulemaking documents from the original notice can be found below.
Proposed Rulemaking to Amend Certificates of Financial Responsibility
December 29, 2017
The Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) is proposing to amend/adopt regulations regarding Certificates of Financial Responsibility in sections 791 through 798, Title 14, California Code of Regulations. Pursuant to statutory changes created by Senate Bill (SB) 861, the proposed regulations set forth procedures for inland facilities to prepare and submit to OSPR for approval, proof of financial responsibility for oil spills.
The Office of Administrative Law approved emergency regulations for this purpose, however, as emergency regulations they did not go through the formal comment process. These regulations were later readopted and will expire on August 7, 2018. OSPR is now initiating this regular rulemaking action to make these emergency regulations permanent. In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, OSPR provided notice of the proposed regulatory action to the Office of Administrative Law for publication in the California Regulatory Notice Register on December 29, 2017. The public notice begins a 45-day review process during which interested persons may comment on the proposed rulemaking.
Two public hearings have been scheduled as follows:
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In the auditorium of the Natural Resources Building
1416 Ninth Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Date & Time: Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Associated Builders & Contractors
19466 Flight Path Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Both facilities are wheelchair accessible. At the public hearings, any person may present statements or arguments, orally or in writing, relevant to the proposed action described in the Initial Statement of Reasons. The purpose of the hearings is to receive public testimony, not to engage in debate or discussion.
Written comments are welcomed and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 22, 2018. Comments may be submitted by mail, fax, or e-mail as follows:
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Office of Spill Prevention and Response
Attn: Regulations Unit
1700 K Street, Suite 250
Sacramento, CA 95811
Fax: (916) 324-5662
Email: OSPRRegulations@wildlife.ca.gov
The current rulemaking file for this proposed action consists of the following documents:
Forms Incorporated by Reference:
Readoption of Emergency Regulations
July 30, 2018
The Office of Administrative Law has approved the readoption of the emergency regulations. These regulations are valid for another 12 months.
August 11, 2017
The Office of Administrative Law has approved the readoption of the emergency regulations. These regulations are valid for another 12 months.
September 1, 2016
The Office of Administrative Law has approved the readoption of the emergency regulations. These regulations are valid for another 12 months.