1. Oil Pollution Act (OPA)
Drafted in 1990
No amendments
National

2. Passed by the 101st U. S Congress under George H. W
Passed by the 101st U.S Congress under George H. W. Bush’s administration
This act is meant to regulate oil transportation and the liability that comes from an oil spill in U.S waters
Under this act, companies have to have certain procedures and regulations in case of an oil spill so that the entire country isn’t liable

3. This act is enforced by the Coast Guard and the United States Environmental Protection Agency
Powerpoint done by Daniela Yurovsky