The Clean Water Act authorizes the U.S. government to clean up ________ in ocean waters within 12 miles of the shore and on the continental shelf and to recover the cleanup costs from responsible parties.

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The Clean Water Act specifically authorizes the U.S. government to address oil spills and spills of other hazardous substances in ocean waters within the jurisdictional limits, including the area within 12 miles of the shore and on the continental shelf, and to seek reimbursement for cleanup costs from those responsible for the spills.

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