H.R. 6053 (111th): To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to provide for timely consideration of claims submitted by ...

...States and political subdivisions for reimbursement of removal costs.

111th Congress, 2009–2010. Text as of Jul 30, 2010 (Introduced).

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HR 6053 IH

111th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 6053

To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to provide for timely consideration of claims submitted by States and political subdivisions for reimbursement of removal costs.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 30, 2010

Mr. MEEK of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL

To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to provide for timely consideration of claims submitted by States and political subdivisions for reimbursement of removal costs.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. REIMBURSEMENT OF STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR REMOVAL COSTS.

    Section 1012(e) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2712(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    ‘Regulations issued under this subsection shall ensure that a State or political subdivision receives payment for eligible removal costs not later than 30 days after the date of submission of a claim for such costs.’.