Month: January 2013

University of Alaska’s KRUA radio interviews Mark Swanson about council

The University of Alaska Anchorage’s KRUA radio interviewed our executive director Mark Swanson last week about the council, our history and purpose, our research, council successes such as tanker escorts and much more.  Listen to the interview: KRUA Interview with Mark Swanson Many thanks to KRUA Radio, 88.1FM in Anchorage for permission to post the audio clip. … Read more

The Observer newsletter – January 2013

Articles from the January issue of The Observer newsletter are now online:

  1. Study looks at changes in Columbia Glacier and effects on oil transportation
    This year, the council is sponsoring a project to study Columbia Glacier, looking at its retreat and loss of ice. The council hopes to learn more about possible future effects of icebergs on tanker traffic in Prince William Sound.
    Article:  Study looks at changes in Columbia Glacier and effects on oil transportation 
  2. Updated tanker oil spill plans for Sound approved in November
    The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation approved the new Prince William Sound Tanker Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan and associated response plans for individual vessels effective November 2, 2012.
    Article:  Updated tanker oil spill plans for Sound approved in November
  3. Long-time staff member Stan Jones to retire
    Stan Jones, the council’s director of administration and external affairs, will be retiring after more than 17 years of service to the council.
    Article:  Long-time staff member Stan Jones to retire

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Updated tanker oil spill plans for Sound approved in November

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation approved the new Prince William Sound Tanker Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan and associated response plans for individual vessels effective November 2, 2012. These plans—usually known as contingency plans—are prepared by oil tanker operators subject to state approval. The operators specify what they will do to prevent and … Read more

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