Oil Pollution Act

History

100

How many Oil Pollution Act's were there prior to 1990?

2 (1924 and 1961)

200

What environmental "event" came about after the Union Platform A oil spill in 1969?

earth day

300

What environmental group formed in 1970?

Environmental Protection Agency

Event

100

What is the name of the oil tanker?

Exxon Valdez

200

In what state did this event take place?

Alaska

300

How many miles of coastline were affected by the oil spill?

3000 miles

The Act

100

If it is established that a third party is responsible, and could have prevented an incident, who is liable to the costs and damages?

the third party

200

Which president passed this act?

George H.W. Bush

300

"the clean water does not preempt.."

state law