True or False The Exxon Valdez oil spill led to the creation of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 which tasked the Coast Guard with the creation of Strike Teams capable of quickly responding to spills and?

True. The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 highlighted the need for improved oil spill response measures, leading to the passage of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. This legislation mandated the creation of response plans and tasked the Coast Guard with developing Strike Teams to respond rapidly to oil spills. The Act aimed to enhance preparedness and minimize the environmental impact of future spills.