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Strengthening Oil Spill Preparedness: New Rules and Controls

This act aims to improve oil spill response, enhancing environmental and community safety. It introduces more frequent checks of vessel response plans and better incident data collection. As a result, citizens can expect faster and more effective actions in environmental disasters, protecting their health and natural environment.
Key points
Increased verification of oil spill response plans, meaning better disaster preparedness.
More frequent reviews and updates of oil spill cleanup equipment, ensuring readiness.
Improved coordination between federal, state, and local agencies during spills.
Public access to oil spill data, increasing transparency and public awareness.
Study on the effectiveness of oil spill responses, including chemical dispersants, for future improvements.
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Print number: 117_S_4849
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2022-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Oil Spill Response Review Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4849.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased verification of oil spill response plans, meaning better disaster preparedness.
  • More frequent reviews and updates of oil spill cleanup equipment, ensuring readiness.
  • Improved coordination between federal, state, and local agencies during spills.
  • Public access to oil spill data, increasing transparency and public awareness.
  • Study on the effectiveness of oil spill responses, including chemical dispersants, for future improvements.
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 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Environment Security Transport