HR 6718 · 93th Congress · Ships and shipping

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to impose an additional liability upon owners and operators of vessels, onshore facilities, and offshore facilities for the discharge of oil onto private property, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1973-04-09· Sponsored by Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works.(1973-04-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Imposes, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, an additional liability upon owners and operators of vessels, onshore facilities and offshore facilities for the discharge of oil onto private property.…

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