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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 27, 2000
Declares that existing criminal penalties under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and its amendments provide the exclusive criminal penalties for any action or activity that may arise or occur in connection with a discharge of oil or a hazardous substance referred to by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit, or otherwise exempt any person from, liability for conspiracy to commit any offense against the United States, for fraud and false statements, or for the obstruction of justice.
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Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] · D–LA
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7843)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7841-7843)
Introduced in Senate
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