1	Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council Citizens promoting environmentally safe operation of the Alyeska terminal and associated tankers.
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4	Oil being collected in 1989
5	11.2 million gallons was spilled
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7	Volunteers Make it Work!
8	What we do Monitor, review & comment on oil spill response plans. Monitor, review & comment on response capabilities & industry impacts. Review & make recommendations on government policies, permits and regulations. Strive to ensure that existing rules are not diminished over time & try to improve laws & regulations where necessary.
9	Are we an environmental group?
10	Our independence… The contract with Alyeska was written to stay in force as long as oil flows through the pipeline. We get most of our operating budget from Alyeska but also from other sources. Funding from Alyeska cannot be changed unless by mutual consent of both parties. Our independence is guaranteed in our contract.
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12	Double-Hull Tankers PWSRCAC has been a staunch advocate for double-hulled tankers that would minimize the risk and size of future crude oil spills. July 2001 marked the arrival of the first double-hulled tanker built specifically for the Valdez oil trade under OPA 90 requirements.
13	Escort Tugs PWSRCAC played a lead role in bringing the world-class system of escort tugs to Prince William Sound.
14	Ice Detection Radar Icebergs are the greatest remaining threat to tankers traveling in Prince William Sound. PWSRCAC led a collaborative effort to install an ice-detection radar on a small island near the 1989 oil spill site. This system is electronically linked to Alyeska and the US Coast Guard.
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16	Current Buster and Boom Vane
17	Geographical Response Strategies
18	Vapor Control When tankers load, crude oil vapors are forced out as crude oil flows in. Initially, the vapors were vented to the atmosphere, threatening the health of Valdez citizens and terminal workers. PWSRCAC opposed this practice and called for a system to capture the vapors. In 1995, EPA adopted a rule requiring such equipment.
19	Non-indigenous species PWSRCAC brought together stakeholders – including government, industry and citizens – and commissioned major studies on non-indigenous species by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and is focused primarily on baseline NIS research in our region. In addition, PWSRCAC holds a seat on the Western Regional Panel of the National Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force.
20	Conclusion… We believe that every situation (and grouping of stakeholders) is unique. So, too, are environmental problems. However, if science and common sense can be brought to bear, for example through a process such as the PWSRCAC, then appropriate decisions can be made with the approval and support of all stakeholders. And progress can be made.