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A bill to improve the ability of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Coast Guard, and coastal States to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining and sustaining their capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-74| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2017
Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson

Democratic Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act This bill address issues related to preventing and responding to oil spills. This bill amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico until June 30, 2027. This bill sets forth provisions concerning Coast Guard responsibilities, including designating areas that are at heightened risk of oil spills and implementing measures to ameliorate that risk. This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to establish a Gulf Coast Regional Citizens' Advisory Council to advise on facilities and tank vessels. This bill makes an owner of oil responsible for oil spill cleanup. Currently, owners of oil are only responsible if the oil is being transported in a single-hull vessel. This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permit the Coast Guard or the Department of Commerce to request a National Transportation Safety Board investigation of any accident occurring in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Commerce must establish an inspection fee for OCS facilities for the cost of inspections of facilities and other duties. This bill requires a comprehensive review of the capacity of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to respond to oil spills. NOAA must develop and maintain oil spill trajectory modeling capability. The Coast Guard must evaluate and validate oil pollution containment and removal methods and technologies. NOAA must carry out long-term marine environment monitoring and research program for the Gulf of Mexico. The bill requires the Coast Guard to publish within 12 hours an Incident Action Plan in response to an oil spill.
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Timeline
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 22, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2261
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • January 9, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 22, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2261
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

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  • HR 115-2261: To improve the ability of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Coast Guard, and coastal States to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining and sustaining their capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, and for other purposes.
AccidentsAdvisory bodiesAlabamaAquacultureAquatic ecologyCoast guardCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyFloridaGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGulf of MexicoHunting and fishingIntergovernmental relationsLouisianaMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMississippiNavigation, waterways, harborsOil and gasParks, recreation areas, trailsPollution liabilityResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSeafoodState and local government operationsTechnology assessmentTexasTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismWater qualityWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

A bill to improve the ability of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Coast Guard, and coastal States to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining and sustaining their capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-74| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2017
Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act This bill address issues related to preventing and responding to oil spills. This bill amends the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 to extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico until June 30, 2027. This bill sets forth provisions concerning Coast Guard responsibilities, including designating areas that are at heightened risk of oil spills and implementing measures to ameliorate that risk. This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to establish a Gulf Coast Regional Citizens' Advisory Council to advise on facilities and tank vessels. This bill makes an owner of oil responsible for oil spill cleanup. Currently, owners of oil are only responsible if the oil is being transported in a single-hull vessel. This bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permit the Coast Guard or the Department of Commerce to request a National Transportation Safety Board investigation of any accident occurring in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Commerce must establish an inspection fee for OCS facilities for the cost of inspections of facilities and other duties. This bill requires a comprehensive review of the capacity of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to respond to oil spills. NOAA must develop and maintain oil spill trajectory modeling capability. The Coast Guard must evaluate and validate oil pollution containment and removal methods and technologies. NOAA must carry out long-term marine environment monitoring and research program for the Gulf of Mexico. The bill requires the Coast Guard to publish within 12 hours an Incident Action Plan in response to an oil spill.
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Timeline
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 22, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2261
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • January 9, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 22, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2261
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson

Democratic Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2261: To improve the ability of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Coast Guard, and coastal States to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining and sustaining their capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsAdvisory bodiesAlabamaAquacultureAquatic ecologyCoast guardCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceEmergency planning and evacuationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyFloridaGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGulf of MexicoHunting and fishingIntergovernmental relationsLouisianaMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMississippiNavigation, waterways, harborsOil and gasParks, recreation areas, trailsPollution liabilityResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSeafoodState and local government operationsTechnology assessmentTexasTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismWater qualityWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitatsWildlife conservation and habitat protection