Story titles:
-Initial findings: ‘gross human error’ on Pathfinder
-New ballast water regs a step in right direction
-Federal legislation on tanker escorts passes U.S. House, now before Senate; Kodiak incident underscores need for escorts
-Cordova group’s roots go deep in Sound’s history
-Council applauds ‘real’ unannounced drill in Sound
-Tug grounding reinforces lessons of Exxon spill
-Alyeska meets new challenges, reinforces safety
-Citizens’ council is celebrating 20th birthday
-Staff departures revise roster in Anchorage office
-Citizens worldwide are concerned about effects of oil development
Topics: incidents; human factors; tanker escorts; invasive species; ballast water; CDFU; drills and exercises; history; RCAC; European green crab; staff changes; outreach; twitter; conferences