Oil spill response and liability provisions, including grants for oil spill preparedness and environmental enhancement projects.
This bill amends California law to establish a grant program for oil spill preparedness, including training for fire and police personnel in oil spill response. It also creates the Environmental Enhancement Grant Program for environmental enhancement projects. The bill sets forth liability for responsible parties in oil spills, excluding certain damages. It mandates closures of waters affected by oil spills to protect public health and fisheries, and outlines procedures for reopening areas once contamination is deemed safe.
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