What legislation was created after the Exon Valdez incident regarding drug and alcohol testing?

The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) was indeed created in response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill, which occurred in 1989. This legislation significantly reformed regulations concerning oil spills, including provisions for preventing such incidents in the future. One of the key components of OPA 90 was the implementation of stricter requirements for drug and alcohol testing among commercial mariners.

The Act aimed to improve the safety of vessel operations and minimize the potential for human error, which can contribute to environmental disasters. By mandating drug and alcohol testing, OPA 90 sought to ensure that individuals operating marine vessels were not impaired, thus enhancing overall maritime safety.

The other options do not connect directly to the Exxon Valdez incident or the related improvements in drug and alcohol testing regulations. For instance, SOLAS from 1914 focuses on maritime safety and environmental protection but predates the Exxon Valdez spill and does not address drug and alcohol policies specifically. The Intergovernmental Maritime Consultive Organization, established in 1948, is related to maritime safety and environmental protection but also doesn't directly concern drug and alcohol testing. The Collision Regulations of 1862 are concerned with navigational rules and safety at sea but do not pertain to drug