Oil Spill Response Fee
Year Started
1991
What is Taxed?
Petroleum products received at marine terminals, moved through pipelines in marine waters, or received at refineries in California
Who Pays?
Owners of petroleum products received at marine terminals, marine pipeline operators, oil refineries.
Number of Registrants
30 as of June 30, 2010
Tax Rate
$0.25 per barrel
09-10 Revenues
No fees collected in 2009-10; $50 million Oil Spill Response Trust Fund is at maximum
Revenue Change from 08-09
N/A
Fund Allocation
Oil Spill Response Trust Fund - pays for response to and cleanup of marine oil spills; related wildlife care; spill-related damages