Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act of 1989

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act of 1989 - Declares that it is Federal policy to create a liability and compensation system under which it is the primary responsibility of the parties responsible for an oil discharge to fund the ensuing pollution cleanup, and to compensate those damaged by such pollution. 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. Provides that such costs and damages constitute a maritime lien on any vessel owned by the responsible parties (or third parties) and may be recovered in a judicial action for any district within which the vessel is found. Defines conditions under which a mobile offshore drilling unit shall 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 Transportat…