Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

33 U.S.C. § 2711

Consultation on removal actions

section 2706 of this titleThe President shall consult with the affected trustees designated under 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, § 1011104 Stat. 498(, , .)

Executive Documents

Delegation of Functions

section 1321 of this titleFunctions 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, , 56 F.R. 54757, set out as a note under .