§ 1474. Federal intervention actions

Upon a determination under section 1472 of this title of a grave and imminent danger to the coastline or related interests of the United States, the Secretary may—

• (1) coordinate and direct all public and private efforts directed at the removal or elimination of the threatened pollution damage;
• (2) directly or indirectly undertake the whole or any part of any salvage or other action he could require or direct under subsection (1) of this section; and
• (3) remove, and, if necessary, destroy the ship and cargo which is the source of the danger.