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Oil Pollution Act (OPA)

Oil Pollution Act (OPA). Drafted in 1990 No amendments National . Passed by the 101 st U.S Congress under George H. W. Bush’s administration This act is meant to regulate oil transportation and the liability that comes from an oil spill in U.S waters

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Oil Pollution Act (OPA)

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  1. Oil Pollution Act (OPA) • Drafted in 1990 • No amendments • National

  2. Passed by the 101st U.S Congress under George H. W. Bush’s administration • This act is meant to regulate oil transportation and the liability that comes from an oil spill in U.S waters • Under this act, companies have to have certain procedures and regulations in case of an oil spill so that the entire country isn’t liable

  3. This act is enforced by the Coast Guard and the United States Environmental Protection Agency Powerpoint done by Daniela Yurovsky

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