To be eligible for funding under this part, each removal action must meet the following:

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(a) Must be for an incident, occurring after August 18, 1990, which resulted in a discharge, or the substantial threat of a discharge, of oil into or upon the navigable waters or adjoining shorelines.

(b) Must comply with the National Contingency Plan.

(c) Must be an immediate removal action.