Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016

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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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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 18 May 2016

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 18 May 2016

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 18 May 2016

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