The Observer, May 2008

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Council is recertified by the Coast Guard

The Coast Guard recertified the citizens’ council has as meeting its responsibilities under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

In a February 27, Rear Admiral A.E. Brooks, Commander of the Coast Guard’s District 17 in Juneau, wrote that all 16 of the comments received during the public comment period supported the council’s application and “noted the positive efforts, good communication, and broad community representation demonstrated by PWSRCAC.”

The recertification expires in January 2009.