Regulation & law · 19/08/2014Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Coast Guard Proposes Adjustments to Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Limits of Liability
Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to increase the limits of liability for vessels, deepwater ports, and onshore facilities under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, as amended, to reflect rising costs due to inflation, and to simplify the process for future adjustments to these limits.