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Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.

País/Territorio
Estados Unidos de América
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1953 (2000)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Medio ambiente gen., Pesca, Mar
Palabra clave
Contaminación marina Fondo especial Responsabilidad/indemnización Zona marítima Plataforma continental Contaminación oleosa Soberanía
Área geográphica
Americas, Ártico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte
Resumen

The term "outer Continental Shelf" means all submerged lands lying seaward and outside of the area of lands beneath navigable waters as defined in section 1301 of this title, and of which the subsoil and sea-bed appertain to the United States and are subject to its jurisdiction and control. It is declared to be the policy of the United States that the subsoil and sea-bed of the outer Continental Shelf appertain to the United States and are subject to its jurisdiction, control, and power of disposition as provided in this Act. It shall be construed in such manner that the character as high seas of the waters above the outer Continental Shelf and the right to navigate and fishing therein shall not be affected. The Act further concerns exploration and exploitation of the outer Continental Shelf and creates an Offshore Oil Spill Pollution Compensation Fund and a Fishermen's Contingency Fund.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.epw.senate.gov