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OPA90 regulations

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

OPA90 regulations, also known as the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, are a set of laws enacted in response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill. These regulations aim to prevent and respond to oil spills in U.S. waters by establishing requirements for oil tankers and facilities.

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