Sec. 216. Adjustment of liability limits for natural gas deepwater ports
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Section 1004(d)(2) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 ( 33 U.S.C. 2704(d)(2) ) is amended to read as follows: If the Secretary determines that the design and operation of a class or category of deepwater port results in a lower risk of oil pollution than other deepwater ports, the Secretary may initiate a rulemaking proceeding to lower the limit of liability under subsection (a)(4) for such class or category of deepwater port. In determining the risk of oil pollution for a class or category of deepwater port under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall take into account the size, oil storage capacity, oil handling capacity, oil throughput, proximity to sensitive areas, type of oil handled, history of oil discharges, and any other factors relevant to the oil pollution risks posed by the class or category of deepwater port and associated vessels, as the Secretary determines appropriate.
In lowering the limit of liability for a class or category of deepwater port under this paragraph, the Secretary may establish a limit of liability of— not less than $50,000,000 for deepwater ports used in connection with the transportation of oil; and not less than $1,000,000 for deepwater ports used in connection with the transportation of natural gas. .
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Adjustment of liability limits for natural gas deepwater ports
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