Bill106th CongressFiled Jul 27, 2000Environmental Protection
S. 2944
A bill to clarify that certain penalties provided for in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 are the exclusive criminal penalties for any action or activity that may arise or occur in connection with certain discharges of oil or a hazardous substance.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 27, 2000)
Declares that existing criminal penalties under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and its amendments provide the exclusive criminal penalties for any action or activity that may arise or occur in connection with a discharge of oil or a hazardous substance referred to by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit, or otherwise exempt any person from, liability for conspiracy to commit any offense against the United States, for fraud and false statements, or for the obstruction of justice.
What just happenedJul 27, 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7843)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA](D-LA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJul 27, 2000
- Jul 27, 2000IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7843)
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jul 27, 2000IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7841-7843)
- Jul 27, 2000IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate