Title: Oil Pollution Act of 1990 - Wikipedia
Headings: Oil Pollution Act of 1990
Oil Pollution Act of 1990
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The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA) (101 H.R.1465, P.L. 101-380) was passed by the 101st United States Congress and signed by President George H. W. Bush. It works to avoid oil spills from vessels and facilities by enforcing removal of spilled oil and assigning liability for the cost of cleanup and damage; requires specific operating procedures; defines responsible parties and financial liability; implements processes for measuring damages; specifies damages for which violators are liable; and establishes a fund for damages, cleanup, and removal costs. This statute has resulted in instrumental changes in the oil production, transportation, and distribution industries. Oil Pollution Act of 1990

Long title
Oil Pollution Act of 1990 - Public Law 101-380, August 18, 1990
Enacted by
the 101st United States Congress
Effective
August 18, 1990
Citations
Public law
101-380
Statutes at Large
104 Stat. 484
Codification
Titles amended
33 U.S.C.: