Oil is remnant petroleum produced over millions of years. The oily liquid is gained drilling wells. They are named as drilling platforms as well as oil wells. Initially, the oily liquid is detached from the earth, then sent to refinery to refine into gasoline and other products. Where the oil and petroleum-products are noticeably useful for human beings on the earth, oil spill is the accidental release of damaging quantities of oil into the surroundings. Once the oily liquid enters the water, it never observes and remains on the surface of the water which becomes the killer of the birds and mammals. It is dangerous not only for birds or mammals but for humans as well and example can be observed via the food chain, reaching the people. Consequently, going on health problems, suffered by people, without any involvement, are definitely result of this fact. Thus, oil spills are a threat for human health as well as wildlife.
Abstract2
Introduction4
Overview of the state or federal regulations, codes or administrative rules5
Code of Federal Regulations5
Oil Pollution Act5
National Environmental Policy Act5
Responsible for oil spills6
Oil Spill Preparation and Response6
The Fish and Wildlife Service6
Nation Wise Response System7
Expenses to cleanup the oil spills7
What is a class action lawsuit?9
Internal city policies and procedures9
Possible Planning and Preparation for Oil Spills9
Procedures and Policies for Oil Spill Cleanup Agents9
Conclusion10
Oil Spills and Their Effect
Introduction
Florida is an ocean state, depends upon its 825 miles beaches. These beaches are majorly covered in dust and source of enjoyment for Florida residents as well as for the tourists come from all around the world. The public resides at Florida care their beaches lovingly. These beaches are also meaning of natural resources for other than humans as well. Meanwhile, storm protection is a significant benefit of these beaches. On the other hand, these are important recreation areas for families intended to have a picnic and enjoy leisure activity. There are substantial economic resources results from these beautiful beaches that are equally significant to Florida.
If we talk about the oil spill at Florida beaches, it would not be wrong to say that, it would devastate the tourism industry and ruin the city financially. This statement can easily be observed having a glance on the tourism industry of Florida.. As a matter of fact, authorities must take a step and adopt such policies and procedures so that, tourism industry can be kept safe or productive for the state of Florida and a tourism industry having neat and clean environment for visitors.
The oil spills are, in any way, dangerous for human beings whether people frequently visit the beaches or not. The example will clear the statement thoroughly i.e. birds flying over the beaches or mammals living in the beaches, are not able to reduce the insulating ability, and, consequently, bring the side-effect of these oil spills towards human in the form of food or in air etc. Some animals depend confidently on scent in order to find out their ...