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September 25, 2017
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On September 15, 2017, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit held that a vessel owned by the United States and managed by a private company under contract with the Government is exempt from the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
October 13, 2015
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Appeals Court Rules on OPA 90 Claim Requirements
On October 8, 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that an action for an oil pollution claim is barred unless it is first presented to the responsible party at least 90 days before the expiration of the three-year limitation period. The court also held that the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 does not impose any specific requirements for such claims beyond a statement of a request for a sum certain for compensation for damage or removal costs from an incident of oil pollution.
July 25, 2014
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Federal Court Clarifies Requirements for Private Party OPA Claims
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