The authorizes the U. S. government to clean up oil spills and spills of other hazardous substances in ocean waters within 12 miles of the shore and on the continental shelf and to recover the cleanup costs from responsible parties.

B. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

Explanation:

The options are:

A. Federal Water Pollution Control Act

B. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

C. Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act

D. Clean Water Act

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act is actually the act that authorizes the U.S. government to clean up oil spills and spills of other hazardous substances in ocean waters within 12 miles of the shore and on the continental shelf and to recover the cleanup costs from responsible parties.

It is also known as the "Superfund" and it is overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Due to this act, the EPA is on the look out for parties that are responsible for hazardous substances releases to the environment (polluters).

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