S 898 · 95th Congress · Compensation (Law)
Spill Prevention and Cleanup for Energy Transportation Systems Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.(1977-03-03)
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Spill Prevention and Cleanup for Energy Transportation Systems Act - Title I: Federal Oil and Toxic Substance Tanker Pollution Liability and Compensation - Prohibits discharges of oil or toxic substances in harmful quantities as determined by the President under applicable provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Imposes civil penalties for violations of such prohibition. Imposes criminal penalties for failures to report discharges of oil or toxic substances. Authorizes the President to take action to remove discharged oil or toxic materials, or to allow the owner or operator of the discharging vessel to undertake removal activities. Stipulates that all cleanup costs shall be borne by the owner and operator of such vessel. Imposes strict liability for damages resulting from oil spills upon owners or operators of vessels, within specified limits. Establishes defenses to claims of liability for discharges caused by Act of war or negligence or intentional acts of the damaged party or the Federal Government. Establishes a Federal Oil and Toxic Substances Tanker Pollution Liability and Compensation Administration in the Department of Transportation. Directs the Administrat…
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