HR 3003 · 101th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
Great Lakes Oilspill Prevention Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: See H.R.1465.(1989-11-09)
Plain Language Summary
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Great Lakes Oilspill Prevention Act - Title I: Great Lakes Oilspill Response - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) review Federal, State, local, and private oilspill contingency plans for the Great Lakes region; and (2) report to the Congress any changes in such plans to better protect the Great Lakes environment and natural resources from the effects of an oilspill. Requires the Secretary to consult with specified entities with expertise in oilspill response and containment. Requires the Secretary to transmit to the Congress a report on existing Federal, State, and local oilspill response capabilities. Title II: Great Lakes Vessel Manning - Authorizes a member of a vessel to serve as the pilot required in Great Lakes waters not designated by the President for the route being navigated, if such member is: (1) a U.S. citizen who has a pilot license; or (2) a Canadian citizen who has an equivalent pilot license. Authorizes a vessel to operate in waters of the Great Lakes without a U.S. or Canadian registered pilot when the Secretary notifies the master that a registered pilot is not available, except for specified regulated vessels. Makes vessels liable in rem for rates a…
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1 Democrat1 Republican