The Council is seeking recertification as the alternative voluntary advisory group for Prince William Sound, as authorized under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). The application has been submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard, which is charged with assessing whether the Council fosters the general goals and purposes of OPA 90 and is broadly representative of communities and interests as envisioned under OPA 90.
The recertification application is now available for public review:
To obtain a printed copy, contact the the Council at (907) 277-7222, toll-free (800) 478-7221, or email Brooke Taylor.
Comments need to reach the USCG by February 10, 2020, and should reference “PWSRCAC Recertification Docket USCG-2019-0946” in the subject line.
Comments on the application should be sent to LT Ian McPhillips of the USCG:
- Submit by email: Ian.P.McPhillips@uscg.mil.
- Submit by mail:Commander, 17th Coast Guard District (dpi)
PO Box 25517
Juneau AK 99802
Attn: LT Ian McPhillips
Inspections & Investigations - Submit online: Submit comments on the application for Recertification of Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council