Federal Register Vol. 56 No. 204 Tuesday October 22 1991 Presidential Documents part H

Sep 13, 2026

This document, sourced from the Federal Register Vol. 56, No. 204, dated Tuesday, October 22, 1991, contains Presidential Documents pertaining to various delegations of authority and adjustments to liability limits. It details specific sections of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA) and the response to non-transportation-related onshore facilities, transportation-related offshore facilities, and deepwater ports. Functions vested in the President are delegated to various administrative bodies, including the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Energy, the Attorney General, the Administrator, and the Secretary of the Interior. Key aspects covered include the reporting to Congress on desirability of adjusting liability limits, financial responsibility requirements, and the authority to remove discharges of oil and hazardous substances. The document also specifies the process for implementing effective and immediate removal or arrangement for removal of a substantial threat to the environment. It is a legal and regulatory text outlining governmental authority and responsibilities in managing oil spill responses and related financial liabilities.

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Adjusting Limits of Liability

Functions Vested in the President by Section 1004(d) of OPA

Reporting to Congress on the Desirability of Adjusting Liability Limits

Functions Vested in the President by Section 1004(d) of OPA, Respecting the Reporting to Congress on the Desirability of Adjusting Limits of Liability

Financial Responsibility

The functions vested in the President by Section 1016(e) of OPA, respecting (in the case of offshore facilities other than deepwater ports)

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the document?

The document details the delegation of Presidential authority and adjustments to liability limits concerning oil pollution, as outlined in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA).

Which government bodies are involved in managing oil spill responses according to this document?

Various bodies are involved, including the Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of Energy, Attorney General, Administrator, and Secretary of the Interior, who are delegated specific functions by the President.

What is covered under 'Financial Responsibility' in this document?

The financial responsibility section pertains to functions vested in the President by Section 1016(e) of OPA, focusing on offshore facilities other than deepwater ports.

Sep 13, 2026

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