Outer Continental Shelf Liability Act

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Status In Committee
Sponsor William Roth
Citation 94-S-1954
Actions 2
Introduced Jun 17th, 1975
Cosponsors
2
Last Action Jun 17th, 1975
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Introduced Senate Jun 17
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Outer Continental Shelf Liability Act - Imposes strict liability upon oil and gas operations, transportation vessels, or pipelines, in or related to the Outer Continental Shelf for damage from oil and gas discharges. Provides that discharges caused by acts of war, the negligence of the United States, or the negligence of the party seeking damages shall not be subject to a strict liability standard. Requires all holders of leases issued or maintained under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility of not less than $100,000,000.

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INTRODUCED
Jun 17, 1975
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