The purpose of the Oil Pollution Research and Technology Plan (OPRTP) is to provide current assessments of the oil pollution research needs and priorities. To that end, the principal objectives of the OPRTP are to:
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define common research themes related to oil pollution research;
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identify on a regular basis the knowledge gaps associated with common research themes and recommend what gaps should be considered as high research priorities within them;
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act as an umbrella or connecting document with other strategic Federal research plans (or accomplishment reports) that also address research support for oil pollution topics;
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document the interagency research coordination process, as well as the feedback processes developed by Federal research, management and regulatory agencies; and
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promote research information transfer between the government, the public and other stakeholders.
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encourage and track efforts to implement improvements and technological change within agency roles and responsibilities via updates in the biennial reports to Congress.
This OPRTP provides a basis for coordinating research to address oil pollution issues in the U.S. It is primarily directed at Federal agencies with responsibilities for conducting or funding oil pollution research, but can serve as a research planning guide for industry, academia, State governments, research institutions, and other nations.
2022-2027 Oil Pollution Research and Technology Plan