104 STAT. 508 PUBLIC LAW 101-380—AUG. 18, 1990 ity and compensation regime that is at least as effective as Federal and State laws in preventing incidents and in guaranteeing full and prompt compensation for damages resulting from incidents. SEC. 3002. UNITED STATES-CANADA GREAT LAKES OIL SPILL COOPERA- TION. (a) REVIEW.— The Secretary of State shall review relevant international agreements and treaties with the Government of Canada, including the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, to determine whether amendments or additional international agreements are necessary to— (1) prevent discharges of oil on the Great Lakes; (2) ensure an immediate and effective removal of oil on the Great Lakes; and (3) fully compensate those who are injured by a discharge of oil on the Great Lakes. (b) CONSULTATION. — In carrying out this section, the Secretary of State shall consult with the Department of Transportation, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Great Lakes States, the International Joint Commission, and other appropriate agencies. (c) REPORT.— The Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the review under this section within 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3003. UNITED STATES-CANADA LAKE CHAMPLAIN OIL SPILL CO- OPERATION. (a) REVIEW. —The Secretary of State shall review relevant international agreements and treaties with the Government of Canada, to determine whether amendments or additional international agreements are necessary to— (1) prevent discharges of oil on Lake Champlain; (2) ensure an immediate and effective removal of oil on Lake Champlain; and (3) fully compensate those who are injured by a discharge of oil on Lake Champlain. Vermont. (b) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary of New York. State shall consult with the Department of Transportation, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the States of Vermont and New York, the International Joint Commission, and other appropriate agencies, (c) REPORT.— The Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of the review under this section within 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3004. INTERNATIONAL INVENTORY OF REMOVAL EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL. The President shall encourage appropriate international organizations to establish an international inventory of spill removal equipment and personnel. SEC. 3005. NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA CONCERNING TUG ESCORTS IN PUGETSOUND. Congress urges the Secretary of State to enter into negotiations with the Government of Canada to ensure that tugboat escorts are required for all tank vessels with a capacity over 40,000 deadweight tons in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and in Haro Strait.
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