Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA): Liability of Responsible Parties
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The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA) establishes a framework that addresses the liability of responsible parties in connection with the discharge of oil into the navigable waters of the United States, adjoining shorelines, or the exclusive economic zone. Among other provisions, OPA limits certain liabilities of a responsible party in connection with discharges of oil into such areas. This report addresses liability under OPA for removal costs and damages, and the basic procedure for recovering r…
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Date:
June 2, 2010
Creator:
Nichols, James E.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department