The U.S. Coast Guard recertified the Council as meeting its responsibilities under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. In a February 16 letter to the Council, Rear Admiral M. T. Bell, Commander of the Coast Guard’s District 17 in Juneau, notified the Council of recertification. The Act requires the Council to be recertified annually as … Read more
The Council held a meeting on Thursday and Friday, January 28 and 29, 2021. FINAL agenda and meeting materials The Council conducted regular business during the meeting, including updates from Council ex-officio members, staff, and committees. Other topics included on the agenda were: An activity report by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company on the Valdez Marine … Read more
Sensitive areas guaranteed swift protection when threatened by an oil spill Conflicting views over the timing associated with protecting two areas in Port Valdez in the event of an oil spill has been resolved. Rapid protections for two environmentally sensitive areas, a large salt marsh known as the Valdez Duck Flats and the Solomon Gulch … Read more
No plans for repair in near future The U.S. Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic Service, or VTS, which monitors the location of vessels in Prince William Sound, has been operating without radar in recent months. The Coast Guard monitors traffic in busy ports around the country through these VTS offices. The VTS in Prince William Sound … Read more