§ 2711. — Consultation on removal actions.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 33USC2711]
TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 40--OIL POLLUTION
SUBCHAPTER I--OIL POLLUTION LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION
Sec. 2711. Consultation on removal actions
The President shall consult with the affected trustees designated
under section 2706 of this title on the appropriate removal action to be
taken in connection with any discharge of oil. For the purposes of the
National Contingency Plan, removal with respect to any discharge shall
be considered completed when so determined by the President in
consultation with the Governor or Governors of the affected States.
However, this determination shall not preclude additional removal
actions under applicable State law.
(Pub. L. 101-380, title I, Sec. 1011, Aug. 18, 1990, 104 Stat. 498.)
Delegation of Functions
Functions of President under this section delegated to Administrator
of Environmental Protection Agency for inland zone and to Secretary of
Department in which Coast Guard is operating for coastal zone by section
3 of Ex. Ord. No. 12777, Oct. 18, 1991, 56 F.R. 54757, set out as a note
under section 1321 of this title.
