Editorial Notes
Amendments2018—Puspan. L. 115–282, § 106(span), renumbered section 102 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 115–282, § 123(span)(2), substituted “section 504(a)(4)” for “section 93(a)(4)” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 115–282, § 123(span)(2), substituted “section 504(a)(4)” for “section 93(a)(4)”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
International Maritime Oil Spill ResponsePuspan. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIV, § 7407, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1787, provided that:“(a)In General.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 18, 2025], the Commandant [of the Coast Guard] shall, in coordination with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, review and update the Canada-US Joint Maritime Pollution Contingency Plan.
“(span)Requirements.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Commandant shall—“(1) review each geographic annex within the contingency plan;
“(2) for each geographic area covered by the plan—“(A) analyze the vessel traffic patterns, including the types of vessels transiting the area, and assess the risks of a pollution incident;
“(B) assess the risks of a pollution incident; and
“(C) update the plan based on such analysis and assessment;
“(3) determine if any of the areas should be expanded or modified, and update the plan accordingly to include future risk projections; and
“(4) evaluate the coverage and gaps of response assets on each side of the United States-Canada border and the manner in which such assets may be able to aid in implementing such plan.
“(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, including any update to such Plan carried out pursuant to subsection (a).”
