Story titles:
-Oil exports ok includes steps to keep nuisance species out of Sound
-Volunteer Profile: Gordon Scott
-RCAC board approves internal changes
-Radio series to rebroadcast
-Tanker’s off-track transit generates recommendations to prevent recurrence
-SERVS applies lessons learned from Kenai
-A compelling commitment to safety
-RCAC to resume monitoring of tanker ballast
-Congress considers frontal assault on aquatic nuisances
-Comments due on spill plan for terminal
-State backs off from nearshore response
-Tort reform fate uncertain
-Board approves budget, work plan
-Projects underway; contracts issued
Topics: invasive species; ballast water exchange; project management; committee roles; staff roles; mental health; Valdez Narrows; vessel traffic; tanker escort; ballast water treatment facility (BWTF); VMT c-plan; HB 158; SB 199; punitive damages; response equipment; LTEMP; community outreach