Oil Spill Legislation in the 111th Congress

Oil Spill Legislation in the 111th Congress
Author: Jonathan L. Ramseur
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2011-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1437942180

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This report summarizes provisions of selected legislation -- enacted and proposed -- that address oil spill policy issues raised after the April 20, 2010, explosion and resulting oil spill at the Deepwater Horizon drilling platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The 2010 Gulf oil spill has generated considerable interest in oil spill issues. The House of Rep. has conducted at least 33 hearings in 10 committees. The Senate has conducted at least 30 hearings in eight committees. Members have introduced over 150 legislative proposals that have included one or more provisions that would affect oil spill policy. This report focuses primarily on oil spill policy matters that concern prevention, preparedness, response, and the liability and compensation framework. Charts and tables.

Summary of Legislative and Oversight Activities

Summary of Legislative and Oversight Activities
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Publisher:
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2011
Genre: Legislative oversight
ISBN:

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Oil Spill Prevention and Response Improvement Act

Oil Spill Prevention and Response Improvement Act
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works
Publisher:
Total Pages: 454
Release: 1996
Genre: Law
ISBN:

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Oil Spill Legislation in the 112th Congress

Oil Spill Legislation in the 112th Congress
Author: Jonathan L. Ramseur
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2012-01-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781457830303

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In the wake of recent oil spills (OS), some Members of Congress have expressed an increased level of interest in OS legislation. At other times, when petroleum prices are high and OS are a more distant memory, OS issues have typically generated minimal interest among policymakers. The 2010 Deepwater Horizon OS in the Gulf of Mexico continues to generate some interest in a variety of OS-related issues. In addition, two recent pipeline OS -- Kalamazoo River (2010) and Yellowstone River (2011) -- have spurred related interest. This report identifies legislation that addresses OS-related issues, including OS prevention, OS preparedness, OS response, OS liability and compensation, and Gulf Coast restoration. Illus. This is a print on demand report.