33 USC 1474: Federal intervention actions
Text contains those laws in effect on April 26, 2024
From Title 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERSCHAPTER 28-POLLUTION CASUALTIES ON THE HIGH SEAS: UNITED STATES INTERVENTION
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§1474. Federal intervention actions
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.