Oil Spill Prevention and Administration Fee
Year Started
1991
What is Taxed?
Crude oil and petroleum products received at marine terminals in California or moved through pipelines in marine waters in California
Who Pays?
Marine pipeline operators; owners of crude oil and petroleum products received at marine terminals
Number of Registrants
45 as of June 30, 2010
Tax Rate
$0.05 per barrel effective 1-20-03
09-10 Revenues
$25.3 million
Revenue Change from 08-09
Down 5.7%
Fund Allocation
Oil Spill Prevention and Administration Fund – to support oil spill prevention programs and studies of spill effects, prevention, and response
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