Sec. 7407. International maritime oil spill response
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Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall, in coordination with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, review and update the Canada-US Joint Maritime Pollution Contingency Plan. In carrying out subsection (a), the Commandant shall— review each geographic annex within the contingency plan; for each geographic area covered by the plan— analyze the vessel traffic patterns, including the types of vessels transiting the area, and assess the risks of a pollution incident; assess the risks of a pollution incident; and update the plan based on such analysis and assessment; determine if any of the areas should be expanded or modified, and update the plan accordingly to include future risk projections; and 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.
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).