Oil Pollution Act of 1990

Course Description:

The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) was signed into law in August 1990, largely in response to rising public concern following the Exxon Valdez incident. The OPA improved the nation's ability to prevent and respond to oil spills by establishing provisions that expand the federal government's ability, and provide the money and resources necessary, to respond to oil spills. The OPA also created the national Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, which is available to provide up to one billion dollars per spill incident. The OPA increased penalties for regulatory noncompliance, broadened the response and enforcement authorities of the Federal government, and preserved State authority to establish law governing oil spill prevention and response. This Self-Study Educational Course covers The “OIL POLLUTION ACT - 1990” enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress. 

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Know  and understand the Oil Pollution Act of 1990