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This bill requires the Commandant to review and update the Canada-US Joint Maritime Pollution Contingency Plan within 180 days of enactment, in coordination with the Secretary of State, by examining geographic annexes, analyzing vessel traffic patterns, and assessing the need for modifications. It also mandates annual joint training exercises to evaluate emergency response capabilities for oil spill incidents under the plan.
Original Bill Text:
SEC. 407.International maritime oil spill response.
(a) In general.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall, in coordination with the Secretary of State, review and update the Canada-US Joint Maritime Pollution Contingency Plan.
(b) Requirements.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Commandant shall—
(1) review each geographic annex within the contingency plan;
(2) analyze the vessel traffic patterns, including the types of vessels transiting the area, and assess the risks of a pollution incident; and
(3) determine if any of the areas should be expanded or modified.
(c) Exercises.—The Commandant, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall conduct a joint training exercise not less than once a year to determine emergency response capabilities and identify other types of support necessary to effectuate a successful oil spill response, in accordance with the Canada-US Joint Maritime Pollution Contingency Plan.
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