Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016

Summary

Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016 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.

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Timeline

1. 18 May 2016

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 May 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 18 May 2016 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

Related records

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