The council is seeking recertification as the alternative voluntary advisory group for Prince William Sound, as authorized under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). The application has been submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard, which is charged with assessing whether the council fosters the general goals and purposes of OPA 90 and is broadly representative of communities and interests as envisioned under OPA 90.
The recertification application is available here: 2017 Recertification Application. To obtain a printed copy, contact the council at (907) 277-7222, toll-free (800) 478-7221, or email Brooke Taylor.
How to submit a letter of support:
Please note: The online portal for the Federal Register states that the due date is February 17. The online portal did close on that date, however, the Coast Guard is still accepting letters via email or regular mail through February 27.
Submit by email:
- By February 27
- Comments can be submitted via email to Lt. Patrick Grizzle at Patrick.J.Grizzle@uscg.mil.
- Please reference “PWSRCAC Recertification” in the subject line
Submit by mail:
- Letters must be received by February 27.
- Please reference “PWSRCAC Recertification” in the subject line
- Address letters to:
Commander, 17th Coast Guard District (M)
PO Box 25517
Juneau AK 99802
Attn: Lt. Patrick Grizzle
Inspections & Licensing
Thank you for your support!