§ 1474. Federal intervention actions
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Upon a determination under section 1472 of this title of a grave and imminent danger to the coastline or related interests of the United States, the Secretary may—
(1)coordinate and direct all public and private efforts directed at the removal or elimination of the threatened pollution damage;
(2)directly or indirectly undertake the whole or any part of any salvage or other action he could require or direct under subsection
(1)of this section; and
(3)remove, and, if necessary, destroy the ship and cargo which is the source of the danger.
(Pub. L. 93–248, § 5, Feb. 5, 1974, 88 Stat. 9.)
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- Public Law 93–246
- Public Law 99–508To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to the interception of certain communications, other forms of surveillance, and for other purposes
- Public Law 95–372To establish a policy for the management of oil and natural gas in the Outer Continental Shelf; to protect the marine and coastal environment; to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 93–248, § 5
- 88 Stat. 9
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