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.

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.

House Hearing, 112th Congress

House Hearing, 112th Congress
Author: U. S. Government Printing Office (Gpo)
Publisher: BiblioGov
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2013-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781289307134

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The United States Government Printing Office (GPO) was created in June 1860, and is an agency of the U.S. federal government based in Washington D.C. The office prints documents produced by and for the federal government, including Congress, the Supreme Court, the Executive Office of the President and other executive departments, and independent agencies. A hearing is a meeting of the Senate, House, joint or certain Government committee that is open to the public so that they can listen in on the opinions of the legislation. Hearings can also be held to explore certain topics or a current issue. It typically takes between two months up to two years to be published. This is one of those hearings.

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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Liability and Compensation Issues Raised by the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill

Liability and Compensation Issues Raised by the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill
Author: Jonathan L. Ramseur
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2011-06
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 143798343X

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The 2010 Deepwater Horizon (DH) incident produced the largest oil spill that has occurred in U.S. waters, releasing more than 200 million gallons into the Gulf of Mexico. BP has estimated the combined oil spill costs will be approx. $41 billion. The DH oil spill raised many issues for policymakers, incl. the ability of the existing oil spill liability and compensation framework to respond to a catastrophic spill. Contents of this report: (1) Intro.; (2) Existing Liability and Compensation Framework: Responsible Party; Liability Limits; Financial Responsibility; The Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund; Compensation or Claims Process; (3) Issues for Policymakers: Liability Limits; Per-Incident Cap; Level of Funding; Claims Process. This is a print on demand report.

Pending Oil Spill Legislation

Pending Oil Spill Legislation
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Environmental Protection
Publisher:
Total Pages: 332
Release: 1989
Genre: Liability for oil pollution damages
ISBN:

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House Hearing, 112th Congress

House Hearing, 112th Congress
Author: U. S. Government Printing Office (Gpo)
Publisher: BiblioGov
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2013-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781289296179

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The United States Government Printing Office (GPO) was created in June 1860, and is an agency of the U.S. federal government based in Washington D.C. The office prints documents produced by and for the federal government, including Congress, the Supreme Court, the Executive Office of the President and other executive departments, and independent agencies. A hearing is a meeting of the Senate, House, joint or certain Government committee that is open to the public so that they can listen in on the opinions of the legislation. Hearings can also be held to explore certain topics or a current issue. It typically takes between two months up to two years to be published. This is one of those hearings.

Oil Pollution Liability

Oil Pollution Liability
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1987
Genre: Compensation (Law)
ISBN:

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