2016 Update of Occurrence Rates for Offshore Oil Spills

This report updates the 2012 oil spill occurrence rate estimates applicable to offshore oil exploration and development activity in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) (Anderson, Mayes, and LaBelle, 2012). Since the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (U.S. Public Law 101-380), oil spill occurrence rates like those calculated in this report have increased in importance to regulatory and industry parties involved with offshore oil and gas (O&G) activities.