Current through October 31, 2024
Section 138.230 - Limits of liability(a)Vessels.(1) The OPA 90 limits of liability for tank vessels, other than edible oil tank vessels and oil spill response vessels, are-(i) For a single-hull tank vessel greater than 3,000 gross tons, the greater of $4,000 per gross ton or $29,591,300;(ii) For a tank vessel greater than 3,000 gross tons, other than a single-hull tank vessel, the greater of $2,500 per gross ton or $21,521,000;(iii) For a single-hull tank vessel less than or equal to 3,000 gross tons, the greater of $4,000 per gross ton or $8,070,400; and(iv) For a tank vessel less than or equal to 3,000 gross tons, other than a single-hull tank vessel, the greater of $2,500 per gross ton or $5,380,300.(2) The OPA 90 limits of liability for any vessel other than a vessel listed in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, including for any edible oil tank vessel and any oil spill response vessel, are the greater of $1,300 per gross ton or $1,076,000.(b)Deepwater ports.(1) The OPA 90 limit of liability for any deepwater port, including for any component pipelines, other than a deepwater port listed in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, is $725,710,800;(2) The OPA 90 limits of liability for deepwater ports with limits of liability established by regulation under OPA 90 (33 U.S.C. 2704(d)(2) ), including for any component pipelines, are- (i) For the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP), $110,332,600; and(c)Onshore facilities. The OPA 90 limit of liability for onshore facilities, including, but not limited to, motor vehicles, rolling stock and onshore pipelines, is $725,710,800.(d)Offshore facilities. The OPA 90 limit of liability for offshore facilities other than deepwater ports, including for any offshore pipelines, is set forth at 30 CFR 553.702 . 80 FR 72355 , Nov. 19, 2015, as amended at 84 FR 39974 , Aug. 13, 2019; 87 FR 78864 , Dec. 23, 2022 84 FR 39974 , 11/12/2019; 87 FR 78864 , 3/23/2023