Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-73not60
§1475 Consultation Procedure
Title 33 › Chapter 28— POLLUTION CASUALTIES ON THE HIGH SEAS: UNITED STATES INTERVENTION › § 1475
Summary
Before acting on a marine casualty, the Secretary must consult affected countries via the Secretary of State, especially the ship’s flag country, notify the EPA Administrator and other known interested parties without delay, and consider any responses.
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Title 33, §1475
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Before taking any measure under section 1474 of this title, the Secretary shall—
(1)consult, through the Secretary of State, with other countries affected by the marine casualty, and particularly with the flag country of any ship involved;
(2)notify without delay the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and any other persons known to the Secretary, or of whom he later becomes aware, who have interests which can reasonably be expected to be affected by any proposed measures; and
(3)consider any views submitted in response to the consultation or notification required by subsections (1) and (2) of this section.
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33 U.S.C. § 1475
Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
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