The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 was passed by the United States Congress to prevent further oil spills from occurring in the United States. It was made after the Exxon Valdez oil spill. It stated that

"A company cannot ship oil into the United States until it presents a plan to prevent spills that may occur. It must also have a detailed containment and cleanup plan in case of an oil spill emergency."

See also

• Environmental Protection Agency

References

• Oil Pollution Act Overview
• Key Provisions of the Oil Pollution Act

United States federal legislation