H.R. 6053 · 111th Congress
To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to provide for timely consideration of claims submitted by States and political subdivisions for reimbursement of removal costs.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Kendrick Meek
- Introduced
- 2010-07-30
- Latest action
- 2010-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Summary
Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require regulations governing the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to ensure that a state or political subdivision receives payment for eligible removal costs not later than 30 days after submitting a claim for such costs.