Publication
30 Apr 2010
This report focuses on oil spills in US coastal waters. The first section highlights background issues, including oil spill statistics and potential environmental impacts. The second section discusses the legal framework that governs oil spill prevention and response. The third section examines the threat of future oil spills in coastal waters and whether response personnel are prepared to respond to a major spill.
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Author | Jonathan L Ramseur |
Series | US Congressional Research Service Reports |
Publisher | Congressional Research Service (CRS) |