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Expanding Liability for Inland Oil Spills

This new law broadens the scope of environmental liability to include landlocked petroleum product releases. This means that companies and individuals responsible for such spills can be held financially accountable for their cleanup, potentially leading to a cleaner environment and enhanced public health protection.
Key points
Petroleum products, including fuel oil and sludge, are now classified as hazardous substances, increasing accountability for their spills.
The act aims to ensure that inland oil pollution is subject to the same cleanup and liability rules as other hazardous substances.
These changes may impact operational costs for oil-related businesses but also improve environmental quality in affected areas.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2673
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Process start date: 2021-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CLEANUP Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2673.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Petroleum products, including fuel oil and sludge, are now classified as hazardous substances, increasing accountability for their spills.
  • The act aims to ensure that inland oil pollution is subject to the same cleanup and liability rules as other hazardous substances.
  • These changes may impact operational costs for oil-related businesses but also improve environmental quality in affected areas.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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