Further study needed to determine source and potential effects A new Council study has confirmed that sediments in Port Valdez contain traces of metals at concentrations that could negatively affect the organisms that live at the sea floor. This pilot study was conducted in 2024, during the routine environmental monitoring conducted by the Council since … Read more
Dr. Richard Fineberg, expert on the economics and profits of the oil industry in Alaska, passed away in September 2024. Fineberg was a researcher and investigative journalist who focused on environmental issues related to petroleum development and oil economics in Alaska. Fineberg conducted studies and wrote reports for many organizations, including the Council. In the … Read more
Last fall, Alyeska and contractor crews completed upgrades to the fixed firefighting foam proportioning system on Berth 5 at the Valdez Marine Terminal after lengthy research, testing, and approval process. The new fluorine-free foam system was approved by the state fire marshal, who witnessed its functional check out along with third party technicians and representatives. … Read more
The Coast Guard has recertified the Council as meeting its responsibilities under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. In a February 11 letter to the Council, Rear Admiral M.M. Dean, commander of the Coast Guard’s District 17 in Juneau, notified the Council of the recertification. The 1990 Act requires the Council to reapply yearly for … Read more