HR 1465 · 101th Congress · Environmental Protection

Oil Pollution Act of 1990

Introduced 1989-03-16· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 101-380.(1990-08-18)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1990-08-04
Roll #320
Yea 360Nay 0
Democrats
205 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
155 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 1990-08-04
Roll #320
Yea 360Nay 0
Democrats
205 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
155 Yea·0 Nay
PassedSenate · 1990-08-02
Roll #206
Yea 99Nay 0
PassedSenate · 1990-08-02
Roll #206
Yea 99Nay 0

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act of 1989 - Title I: Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation - Imposes joint, several, and strict liability for specified removal costs and damages upon the party responsible for a vessel or facility from which oil is either discharged into certain waters, or which poses a substantial threat of such a discharge. Exempts from such liability certain discharges permitted under Federal, State, and local law. Defines conditions under which a mobile offshore drilling unit will be treated as either a tanker or as a facility for purposes of determining responsibility or excess liability. Sets forth defenses to liability under this Act. Sets forth limits to liability under this Act, with specified exceptions. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to establish by regulation a maximum liability limit. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress from time to time regarding liability adjustments. Declares that the responsible party or his guarantor shall be liable to the claimant for interest on the amount paid in satisfaction of a claim for a specified period. Defines circumstances under which liability for injury to natural resources shall…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans