Document Author: Tim Robertson

Prince William Sound Out-Of-Region Oil Spill Response Equipment Survey

The report examines the sources of out-of-region oil spill response equipment listed in the PWS shippers’ contingency plans and associated agreements listed in those plans. It examines State of Alaska requirements for contractual access to out-of-region response equipment and compares those requirements to some of the agreements listed by the plan holders. The report also includes an inventory of equipment available from out-of-region, focusing on the feasibility of outfitting 14 Nearshore Task Forces (NSTFs).

See also: Cleaning up a big oil spill

Geographic Response Planning for the Copper River Delta and Flats

This area hosts numerous species, cultural sites, and important fisheries. It is also a challenging area for spill responders. Geographic features include high energy beaches, shallow tidal waters, changing channels, barrier islands, and braided river drainages.

A response plan developed specifically for this area was adopted into the government response plan in 1999, as had been agreed in a legal settlement among the fisheries organizations, oil shippers, and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC). However, the CRD&F Plan was left out of later versions of government plan and is no longer included in any response plans accessible as of the release of this report.

Along with the history of the GRS’ development, the researchers reviewed the previous GRS and provide advice on what information is still relevant today.

See also: Council chronicles history of spill protection plans for Copper River Delta and Flats

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