HR 85 · 96th Congress · Environmental Protection

Comprehensive Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Liability and Compensation Act

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.(1980-09-30)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1980-09-19
Yea 288Nay 11
PassedHouse · 1980-09-19
Yea 288Nay 11

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Domestic Oil Pollution Liability, Compensation, and Fund - Establishes in the Treasury of the United States the Comprehensive Oil Spill Liability Fund for the purposes of paying for otherwise uncompensated losses resulting from oil pollution. Enumerates the sources of monies to be deposited in such fund, including a fee not to exceed three cents per barrel of oil, imposed upon owners of facilities receiving oil. Obligates owners of such oil to reimburse the refinery or terminal the full amount of the fee levied on such person's oil. Imposes a civil penalty on any person required to pay or collect such fees who fails to do so. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to issue obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury at times when fund assets are insufficient to meet fund liabilities. Lists the types of injuries which may be compensated under this Act and the potential claimants who have standing to assert claims involving each such type of damage. Imposes joint, several, and strict liability on the owners and operators of each pollution source. Specifies liability limits, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct, for ships and other vessels. Directs t…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats10 Republicans