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Introduced
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
In Committee
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to make foreign facilities that are located offshore and outside the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) liable for removal costs and damages that result from oil spills that reach (or threaten to reach) U.S. navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or the EEZ. Specifically, the following parties may be held liable: (1) the owners or operators of the foreign facilities, including facilities located in, on, or under any land within foreign countries; and (2) the holders of a right of use and easement granted under applicable foreign law for the area in which the facility is located.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to make foreign offshore facilities, including those located within foreign countries, liable for removal costs and damages resulting from oil spills that reach U.S. navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The bill defines "foreign facilities" to include any person or entity owning, operating, or holding a right of use and easement for a foreign offshore unit or facility located seaward of the U.S. EEZ. This expands liability beyond just the owners and operators to include other stakeholders in these foreign facilities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 01/12/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/125/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s125/BILLS-115s125is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s125/BILLS-115s125is.pdf.pdf |
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