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Sustainable Shipping: Regulatory Mandate Review

As with all engines that burn fossil fuels, adverse health and environmental impacts arise when
pollutants are released from vessels, ranging from respiratory illnesses to acid rain to climate
change. Within its mandate to promote the environmentally safe operation of the Valdez
Marine Terminal and associated tankers, the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory
Council (PWSRCAC) commissioned this report to summarize recent and potential future vessel
air emissions requirements.

PWSRCAC Dispersant Use Position Supporting Materials

These materials were developed to aid in communicating the rationale for the Council’s position that was adopted in September 2022 by elaborating on each of the four sections of the position.

Prince William Sound Out-Of-Region Oil Spill Response Equipment Survey

This report presents a survey of oil spill response equipment available from outside the Prince William Sound (PWS)/Gulf of Alaska region to supplement the response to an oil spill from a tanker covered under the PWS Tanker Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan (PWS Tanker Plan).

PWS Tanker Oil Spill Prevention & Contingency Plan, Summary 1995-2020

This report is a history of the oil spill prevention and response plan for crude oil tankers operating in Prince William Sound.