Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 12, 2017)
Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2017
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 happenedJan 12, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 12, 2017
- Jan 12, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jan 12, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate