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### Oil Spill Claims

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If you have been adversely affected by an oil spill, you may be able to receive compensation. The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) defines the conditions under which you may recover costs and damages. To submit a claim:

 
                                -  Show that the spill meets all OPA requirements. ***Your claims manager cannot process the rest of your claims package until you have proven that the spill meets these requirements.***(The OPA Claims Requirements checklist provides a step-by-step guide to help you decide if a spill qualifies.) 
                                -  Document your costs and damages from the spill. (See the Types of Claims table below for a list of the kind of claims you can submit.) 
                                -  Forward your claims package to the National Pollution Funds Center, the Coast Guard office responsible for evaluating and approving OPA claims. 

### Does My Claim Qualify?

                                  - OPA Claims Requirements 

### NPFC Claimant Guides

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### More Information

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### Types of Claims

 

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### Claims Determinations

NPFC Claim Determinations issued by CY, NRD Determinations and Deepwater Non-NRD Determinations:

 
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Notice: The Decisions made available here are for research and informational purposes only.  Not all documents consist of the final signed version.

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### Claim Format

There is no required format for claims. You must, however, support your claim with documentation, put the claim in writing, and sign it.

See Forms & Documents for Submitting Claims for more detailed guidance on submiting claims. (You do not need a lawyer to file a claim; you will not be compensated for any attorney's fees if you do use a lawyer to assist in preparing or filing a claim.)

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