Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 18, 2016)
Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016
This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to make foreign facilities that are located offshore and outside the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) liable for removal costs and damages that result from oil spills that reach (or threaten to reach) U.S. navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or the EEZ. Specifically, the following parties may be held liable: (1) the owners or operators of the foreign facilities, including facilities located in, on, or under any land within foreign countries; and (2) the holders of a right of use and easement granted under applicable foreign law for the area in which the facility is located.
What just happenedMay 18, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 18, 2016
- May 18, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - May 18, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate