Environmental
Mississippi's Gulf Coast experienced significant oil contamination following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill. Property owners affected by oil contamination may seek compensation under:
AOnly CERCLA
BThe Oil Pollution Act (OPA) and potentially civil litigation against responsible parties✓ Correct
COnly Mississippi tort law
DNo federal statute addresses offshore oil spills
Explanation
The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990 — enacted after the Exxon Valdez — establishes liability and compensation mechanisms for oil spills. After Deepwater Horizon, affected parties (including Mississippi property owners) could file claims under OPA against BP and other responsible parties.
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