A bill to clarify that certain penalties provided for in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 are the exclusive criminal penalties for any action or activity that may arise or occur in connection with certain discharges of oil or a hazardous substance.

Summary

Declares that existing criminal penalties under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and its amendments provide the exclusive criminal penalties for any action or activity that may arise or occur in connection with a discharge of oil or a hazardous substance referred to by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit, or otherwise exempt any person from, liability for conspiracy to commit any offense against the United States, for fraud and false statements, or for the obstruction of justice.

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Timeline

1. 27 July 2000

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7843)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 July 2000

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7841-7843)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 July 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 27 July 2000 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] · D · Sponsor
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