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.

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Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require regulations governing the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to ensure that a state or political subdivision receives payment for eligible removal costs not later than 30 days after submitting a claim for such costs.

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2010-07-30
Introduced in House
2010-07-30
Introduced in House
2010-07-30
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2010-08-02
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
2010-08-02
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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.

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