Environmental Activities of the U.S. Coast Guard

Ramseur, Jonathan L.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Marine resources;    Marine pollution;    Environmental protection;    Oil pollution control;    Oil spills and wildlife;   

RP-ID  :  RS22145

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG's) environmental activities focus on prevention programs, accompanied by enforcement and educational activities. An important component is maritime oil spill prevention, which includes inspection of U.S. and foreign-flagged ships to ensure compliance with U.S. laws and international agreements, as well as reduce the impact of oil and hazardous substances spills. Another prevention effort, minimizing marine debris, addresses commercial items as well as trash from recreational fishing and boating.