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The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA)

The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA). Amended in 1990 National. Overview Of OPA. OPA was signed in response to The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) was signed into law in August 1990, largely in response to rising public concern following the Exxon Valdez incident.

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The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA)

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  1. The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA) Amended in 1990 National

  2. Overview Of OPA • OPA was signed in response to The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) was signed into law in August 1990, largely in response to rising public concern following the Exxon Valdez incident. • The OPA improved the nation's ability to prevent and respond to oil spills by establishing provisions that expand the federal government's ability, and provide the money and resources necessary, to respond to oil spills. • The OPA also created the national Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, which is available to provide up to one billion dollars per spill incident.

  3. The EPA • In addition, the OPA increased penalties for regulatory noncompliance, broadened the response and enforcement authorities of the Federal government, and preserved State authority to establish law governing oil spill prevention and response. • The OPA amended the Clean Water Act. • The Environmental Protection Agency is the agency responsible for regulation and enforcement of the Oil Pollution Act.

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