33 U.S.C. § 1474 : US Code - Section 1474: Federal intervention actions
Search 33 U.S.C. § 1474 : US Code - Section 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.
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