33 USC 2762 - Submerged oil program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 2762.

Submerged oil program

(a)

Program

(1)

Establishment

The Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, in conjunction with the Commandant of the Coast Guard, shall establish a program to detect, monitor, and evaluate the environmental effects of submerged oil in the Delaware River and Bay region. The program shall include the following elements:

(A)

The development of methods to remove, disperse, or otherwise diminish the persistence of submerged oil.

(B)

The development of improved models and capacities for predicting the environmental fate, transport, and effects of submerged oil.

(C)

The development of techniques to detect and monitor submerged oil.

(2)

Report

(b)

Demonstration project

(1)

Removal of submerged oil

(2)

Funding

(Pub. L. 101–380, title VII, § 7002, as added Pub. L. 109–241, title VI, § 605(a)(2), July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 555.)

cite as: 33 USC 2762