United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1393 (112th)
Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2011
Introduced
6 April 2011
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Summary
Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2011 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations that require each Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) employee to be subject to random testing for the prohibited use of a controlled substance at least twice a year. Prohibits an individual from being employed by any person conducting any activity under a lease or permit issued by BOEMRE or subject to BOEMRE regulation for two years after leaving employment with BOEMR. Directs the Secretary, acting through BOEMRE, to conduct monthly inspections of each vessel and facility used for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil or gas drilling. Prohibits the Secretary from exempting any category of activity of a vessel or facility engaged in OCS oil or gas drilling in waters deeper than 1,000 feet from any federal requirement or restriction that applies to such activity. Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to repeal the liability limits applicable to a responsible party for discharge of oil from an offshore facility.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 6 April 2011
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Introduced in House · EN · 6 April 2011
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 6 April 2011
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/1393
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/hr/1393