Through the oil spill prevention planning program, the Council develops positions and recommendations on oil spill response technologies; reviews state and federal contingency plans and plan-related issues; promotes compliance with and enforcement and funding of existing environmental regulations; and promotes the incorporation of local knowledge of sensitive areas in contingency
Falling oil prices shouldn’t mean reduced environmental protections
From Executive Director Mark Swanson: Oil prices have been falling for a long while now. Stock markets and energy sectors ...
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Robotic inspection tool redefines Trans-Alaska Pipeline innovation
From Alyeska: This is a tale of perfect timing and imperfect piping, insistent independence and trusted teamwork, hundreds of hurdles ...
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State spill prevention and response division prevails in fight for funding
By Steve Rothchild Administrative Deputy Director The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s division of Spill Prevention and Response, often referred ...
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