Which of the following acts specifically addresses oil pollution in U.S. waterways?

The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 is specifically designed to address issues related to oil spills in U.S. waterways. This legislation was enacted in response to a series of high-profile oil spills, including the Exxon Valdez disaster in 1989, which highlighted the need for a structured approach to preventing and managing oil pollution. The Act provides a framework for responding to oil spills, improves planning and preparedness, and establishes liability for costs associated with oil spill cleanup.

One of the key components of the Oil Pollution Act is the requirement for oil facilities to create and implement spill response plans. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of improving the safety of oil transportation and increasing the penalties for violations to deter future incidents.

In contrast, while the Clean Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, and the Safe Drinking Water Act all address water quality and pollution control, they do not specifically focus on oil pollution in the context that the Oil Pollution Act does. The Clean Water Act primarily regulates discharges of pollutants into waters, the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act deals primarily with hazardous waste cleanup, and the Safe Drinking Water Act focuses on protecting the quality of drinking water. None of these acts address oil spills in the targeted manner that the Oil Pollution Act