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Alan Sorum, a Valdez project manager for the citizens' council, was recently appointed by Alaska Governor Parnell to a seat on the Boating Safety Advisory Council.

The boating safety council consists of seven Alaska boaters appointed "on the basis of interest in public affairs, knowledge of boating issues as they relate to both safety and water of the state, and good judgment and ability concerning boating safety," according to the website of Alaska Department of Natural Resources' Office of Boating Safety.

The council supports the department by reviewing and recommending boating safety educational materials and proposed boating regulations, considering regional boating safety needs and promoting boating safety education programs throughout the state. It also advises the department on state, regional, and national boating issues.

"We're delighted and proud that Alan's been appointed to the governor's boating safety council," said Mark Swanson, executive director of the council, "it's a privilege to have someone of his caliber and credibility on our staff to help monitor and advise on safe port and tanker operations in Prince William Sound."