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| PWSRCAC May 2024 Board officers press release | PWSRCAC | May 3, 2024 | media-releases newsroom | ||
| Prince William Sound RCAC board meeting and reception in Valdez, May 2024 | PWSRCAC | April 23, 2024 | media-releases newsroom | ||
| The Observer – March 2024 | PWSRCAC | March 15, 2024 | A publication of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council 35 years after Exxon Valdez: How has oil transportation … | observer-newsletters newsroom | |
| PWSRCAC Reports Compendium 2024 | PWSRCAC | February 29, 2024 | This document contains a list of selected scientific and technical reports that highlight the work of the Council. | reportscompendium programs | |
| LTEMP 2022‒2023 Technical Supplement | Morgan L. Bender, Owl Ridge Natural Resource Consultants | January 30, 2024 | This technical supplement contains information on field sampling, and analytical and data analysis methods used to monitor and assess environmental … | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| LTEMP 2022-2023 Summary Report | Morgan L. Bender, Owl Ridge Natural Resource Consultants | January 30, 2024 | The major environmental monitoring activities of the Council are conducted through the long-term environmental monitoring project, known as LTEMP. This … | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Long Range Plan – July 2024 Through June 2029 (Fiscal years 2025-2029) | PWSRCAC | January 30, 2024 | This five-year plan is intended to provide a framework, process, and template, within which annual work plans and budgets can … | long-range-plan resources | |
| PWSRCAC comments on 2024 VMT Contingency Plan Renewal | December 15, 2023 | Letter from PWSRCAC with comments on proposed changes to the Valdez Marine Terminal’s oil spill contingency plans. | correspondence resources | ||
| Then & Now: 35 Years After the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill | PWSRCAC | December 14, 2023 | Thirty-five years after the Exxon Valdez oil spill, what has changed? This report, Then & Now, reviews what changes have … | then-and-now resources | |
| 2023 Science Night | November 17, 2023 | Detailed agenda for 2023 Science Night. | environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| 2022-2023 Annual Report | PWSRCAC | November 3, 2023 | This Annual Report is a summary of the Council’s work from July 2022 through June 2023. Highlights in this report … | annual-reports current-year-annual-report about | |
| The Observer – Fall/Winter 2023 | PWSRCAC | November 3, 2023 | observer-newsletters newsroom | ||
| Examining the Effectiveness of Ballast Water Treatment Processes: Insights into Hydrocarbon Oxidation Product Formation and Environmental Implications | David C. Podgorski, Maxwell L. Harsha | September 22, 2023 | Abstract: This study investigates the treatment processes employed at a ballast water treatment facility in Valdez, Alaska, to remove hydrocarbons … | environmental-monitoring ltemp programs | |
| Port Valdez Weather Buoy Analysis 2019 – 2022 | Dr Robert W. Campbell | September 1, 2023 | This report summarizes three years of meteorological and oceanographic measurements made by two buoys deployed in Port Valdez, one adjacent … | weather maritime-operations programs | |
| Stories from a citizens’ council | PWSRCAC | August 30, 2023 | Personal reflections on the formation and early years of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council | citizen-oversight-and-history-of-the-council resources | |
| Coping with Technological Disasters Appendix F: Peer Listener Training Manual | August 21, 2023 | This document is Appendix F for the Council’s Coping With Technological Disasters Guidebook. This appendix is a resource for those … | coping-with-technological-disasters resources | ||
| The Observer – Summer 2023 | PWSRCAC | July 15, 2023 | observer-newsletters newsroom | ||
| Marine Bird Winter Surveys in Prince William Sound – 2023 | Anne Schaefer, M.A. Bishop | June 26, 2023 | Of the marine birds that overwinter in Prince William Sound (PWS), Alaska, nine species and one species group were initially … | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| Sustainable Shipping: Regulatory Mandate Review | Haley Griffin, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Sierra Fletcher | June 1, 2023 | As with all engines that burn fossil fuels, adverse health and environmental impacts arise when pollutants are released from vessels, … | maritime-operations programs | |
| Prince William Sound RCAC announces election of board officers | May 8, 2023 | media-releases newsroom | |||
| 2022 Drill Monitoring Report | PWSRCAC, Roy Robertson | May 4, 2023 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors in … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Transmittal letter to the Alaska Congressional Delegation | PWSRCAC | April 24, 2023 | Letter to Alaska delegation transmitting the report “Assessment of Risks and Safety Culture at Alyeska’s Valdez Marine Terminal” by Ms. … | terminal-operations programs | |
| Assessment of Risks and Safety Culture at Alyeska’s Valdez Marine Terminal | Billie Pirner Garde | April 24, 2023 | This report was initiated in June 2022, in response to safety concerns at the Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT) brought to … | garde-report terminal-operations correspondence resources programs | |
| Transmittal letter to OSHA | PWSRCAC | April 24, 2023 | Letter from PWSRCAC to OSHA regarding the report titled ‘Assessment of Risks and Safety Culture at Alyeska’s Valdez Marine Terminal,’ … | garde-report correspondence resources | |
| Transmittal letter to Joint Pipeline Office | PWSRCAC | April 24, 2023 | Letter from PWSRCAC to Joint Pipeline Office regarding the report titled ‘Assessment of Risks and Safety Culture at Alyeska’s Valdez … | garde-report correspondence resources | |
| Transmittal letter to Governor Dunleavy | PWSRCAC | April 24, 2023 | Letter from PWSRCAC to Governor Mike Dunleavy regarding the report titled ‘Assessment of Risks and Safety Culture at Alyeska’s Valdez … | garde-report correspondence resources | |
| Transmittal letter to Alyeska Pipeline Service Company | PWSRCAC | April 24, 2023 | Letter from PWSRCAC to Alyeska Pipeline Service Company regarding the report titled ‘Assessment of Risks and Safety Culture at Alyeska’s … | garde-report correspondence resources | |
| Transmittal letter to Alaska Senate President and Speaker Of The House | PWSRCAC | April 24, 2023 | Letter from PWSRCAC to Alaska Senate President and Speaker Of The House regarding the report titled ?Assessment of Risks and … | garde-report correspondence resources | |
| The Observer – Spring 2023 | March 30, 2023 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2022 Form 990 | March 17, 2023 | form-990 about | |||
| Executive Summary Of Effects Of The April 2020 Oil Spill Detected In Study Of Mussel Genes | Austin Love, Brenda Ballachey, Eric Litman, James R. Payne, Lizabeth Bowen, Shannon Waters, William B. Driskell | March 1, 2023 | On April 12, 2020, a minor oil spill was reported at the Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT) in Port Valdez, Alaska. … | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Review Of The 2019 Alaska North Slope Oil Properties Relevant To Environmental Assessment And Prediction | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | March 1, 2023 | This report titled ‘2019 Alaska North Slope Crude Oil Properties’ by Dr. Merv Fingas, is based on a lab analysis … | environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Dispersants Literature Database – Updated February 2023 | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | February 21, 2023 | The Council has sponsored what we believe is one of the most complete compilations of articles written on oil spill … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| PWSRCAC Dispersant Use Position Supporting Materials | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | January 27, 2023 | These materials were developed to aid in communicating the rationale for the Council’s position that was adopted in September 2022 … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| PWSRCAC Bylaws | PWSRCAC | January 26, 2023 | The Council’s Bylaws are the internal rules and regulations that govern how the Council is run. The version linked below … | about | |
| Transcriptomic responses to an Alaskan oil spill over time reveal a dynamic multisystem involvement in exposed mussels (Mytilus trossulus) | Austin Love, Brenda Ballachey, Eric Litman, James R. Payne, Lizabeth Bowen, Shannon Waters, William B. Driskell | January 1, 2023 | In response to a minor shoreline spill in Port Valdez, AK, a time series of mussels (M. trossulus) was collected … | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Review of Literature on Oil Spill Dispersants: 2021-2023 | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | January 1, 2023 | This is a summary report on dispersants and dispersant research. This is an update to the previous detailed summary which … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Port Valdez Weather Buoy Analysis 2019 – 2021 | Dr Robert W. Campbell | December 7, 2022 | This report by Dr. Robert Campbell of the Prince William Sound Science Center. Dr Campbell has been analyzing data collected … | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Fall 2022 Observer newsletter | December 5, 2022 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Methodologies for Evaluating Defects in the Catalytically Blown Asphalt Liner in the Secondary Containment System at the Valdez Marine Terminal | Dr. Craig H. Benson | November 29, 2022 | This report describes methods that can be used to evaluate the catalytically blown asphalt (CBA) liner in the secondary containment … | terminal-operations programs | |
| 2022 Prince William Sound Forage Fish Observations | W. Scott Pegau | November 28, 2022 | For this project, researchers conducted aerial surveys of forage fish in Prince William Sound (PWS) to identify areas where forage … | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| Flyer: European green crab have arrived in Alaska | PWSRCAC | November 23, 2022 | Flyer on European green crab. Details about discovery in SE Alaska, how to identify these crabs, and what to do … | nis programs | |
| 2022 Financial Statement | November 23, 2022 | Financial report for years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. | financial-statements about | ||
| 2021-2022 Annual Report | November 1, 2022 | annual-reports about | |||
| Prince William Sound RCAC updates position on dispersant use during an oil spill | October 4, 2022 | media-releases newsroom | |||
| Dispersant Use Position Update – Report On Board Of Directors Workshops | October 4, 2022 | This report is an interim deliverable to the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) under contract 9550.22.01 to … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| Long Term Environmental Monitoring Program 2021 Technical Supplement | Morgan L. Bender, Owl Ridge Natural Resource Consultants | September 30, 2022 | This document is the technical supplement for the Long Term Environmental Monitoring Program 2021 Summary Report. | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| PWSRCAC’s Position On The Use Of Chemical Dispersants | PWSRCAC | September 26, 2022 | The Council’s position on the use of chemical dispersants. | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Prince William Sound Out-Of-Region Oil Spill Response Equipment Survey | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Tim Robertson | September 1, 2022 | This report presents a survey of oil spill response equipment available from outside the Prince William Sound (PWS)/Gulf of Alaska … | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Marine Bird Winter Surveys in Prince William Sound – 2022 | Anne Schaefer, M.A. Bishop, Prince William Sound Science Center | August 5, 2022 | This report summarizes the second Council-sponsored winter-time survey of marine birds in and around the tanker escort zones of Prince … | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| Evaluation of Peer Listener Program | Purpose Driven Consulting | August 2, 2022 | This evaluation provides a comprehensive analysis of PWSRCAC’s Peer Listener Program to improve program operation and generate new knowledge focused … | coping-with-technological-disasters resources | |
| 2021 Form 990 | July 12, 2022 | The Council’s income tax returns for 2021. | form-990 about | ||
| 2021 Financial Statement | BDO USA | July 12, 2022 | financial-statements about | ||
| Summer 2022 Observer | July 12, 2022 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Variation in Zooplankton Community Composition in Prince William Sound across Space and Time | Dr. Jonathan Geller, Dr. Katrina Lohan, Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | July 5, 2022 | This report summarizes a genetic analysis of zooplankton in Prince William Sound. | nis programs | |
| Crude Oil Storage Tank 8 Floor and Cathodic Protection System Design Review | Taku Engineering, William Mott | June 1, 2022 | This study reviewed preliminary design documents for the floor and CP system replacement as well as historical operating data for … | terminal-operations programs | |
| Long Term Environmental Monitoring Program 2021 Summary Report | James R. Payne, Morgan L. Bender, Owl Ridge Natural Resource Consultants, William B. Driskell | May 30, 2022 | This document is a summary report for 28th year of Long Term Environmental Monitoring Program. | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Articles Of Incorporation | May 27, 2022 | about | |||
| Seward community engages with on-water oil spill response training | April 15, 2022 | media-releases newsroom | |||
| PWS Tanker Oil Spill Prevention & Contingency Plan, Summary 1995-2020 | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | March 1, 2022 | This report is a history of the oil spill prevention and response plan for crude oil tankers operating in Prince … | histories history-of-contingency-planning resources oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| PWS Tanker Oil Spill Prevention & Contingency Plan, Event Summaries 1995-2020 | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | March 1, 2022 | histories history-of-contingency-planning resources oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | ||
| PWS Tanker Oil Spill Prevention & Contingency Plan, Event Summaries 1995-2020 | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | March 1, 2022 | This compendium documents the history of the oil spill prevention and response plan for the tankers that carry crude oil … | histories history-of-contingency-planning resources oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| PWS Tanker Oil Spill Prevention & Contingency Plan, Summary 1995-2020 | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | March 1, 2022 | This report documents the history of the oil spill prevention and response plan for the tankers that carry crude oil … | histories history-of-contingency-planning resources oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| Geographic Response Planning for the Copper River Delta and Flats | Breck Tostevin, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Sierra Fletcher, Tim Robertson | March 1, 2022 | This report by Sierra Fletcher, Breck Tostevin, and Tim Robertson of Nuka Research documents the history of the development of … | geographic-response-strategies oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| Spring 2022 Observer | March 1, 2022 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Utilizing Numerical Simulation to Estimate the Volume of Oil Leaked Through a Damaged Secondary Containment Liner | Austin Love, Matt Cullin, Tom Kuckertz | February 7, 2022 | Executive Summary: Numerical analysis was used to simulate a catastrophic failure of the largest crude oil tank, Tank 11, in … | terminal-operations programs | |
| 2021 Annual Drill Monitoring Report | PWSRCAC, Roy Robertson | January 28, 2022 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors in … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| A Review of the Appeal to 2020 Updates to 40 CFR 63, Subpart EEEE by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company | John Beath Environmental LLC | January 13, 2022 | On October 7, 2020, Alyeska appealed certain parts of the EPA’s update to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air … | air-quality terminal-operations programs | |
| Concerns With ADEC Proposed Changes For Oil Spill Prevention And Response Regulations | PWSRCAC | January 11, 2022 | Summary of the Council’s concerns about ADEC’s proposed changes to the oil spill regulations. | 2019-regulatory-reform legislative-affairs newsroom | |
| 2022 Recertification Application | January 1, 2022 | recertification-applications about | |||
| Comments on the Prince William Sound Tanker Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan – December 2021 | PWSRCAC | December 2, 2021 | Letter from PWSRCAC to ADEC containing the Council’s comments on the renewal of the oil spill contingency plan for the … | correspondence resources | |
| Winter 2021 Observer | November 19, 2021 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| For The Liaison Officer – Inviting Participants Into The Regional Stakeholders Committee | PWSRCAC | November 18, 2021 | What information would be helpful for the liaison officer to prepare themselves and the stakeholders for the RSC process? This … | rsc resources | |
| 2020-2021 Annual Report | November 1, 2021 | annual-reports about | |||
| PWSRCAC Emergency Towline Deployment Practical Trial Summary Report | Glosten | September 27, 2021 | This report is on the results of field trials to evaluate the effectiveness of messenger line throwing devices. | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| Port Valdez Weather Buoy Data Analysis | Dr Robert W. Campbell | September 27, 2021 | The Council sponsors two weather buoys in Prince William Sound. These two buoys, one near the Valdez Marine Terminal and … | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Marine Winter Bird Surveys In Prince William Sound | Anne Schaefer, M.A. Bishop, Prince William Sound Science Center | September 27, 2021 | This report is on the first year of a proposed three-year project to document marine species in Prince William Sound … | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| A Summary Of Dispersants Research 2017-2021 | Merv Fingas | September 27, 2021 | This is an update report on dispersants and dispersant research. Detailed reviews were carried out for Prince William Sound Regional … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Full Report: Mussel Chemistry and Transcriptomic Response after a Minor Alaskan Oil Spill | Austin Love, Brenda Ballachey, Eric Litman, James R. Payne, Lizabeth Bowen, William B. Driskell | September 22, 2021 | For this report, researchers analyzed mussels for oil concentrations and genetic response to the April 2020 spill, both near and … | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| 2021 Prince William Sound Forage Fish Observations | Scott Pegau | September 21, 2021 | This report by Dr. Scott Pegau of the Prince William Sound Science Center summarizes the results of the surveys for … | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| Timeline of major events and changes to the PWS Tanker Oil Spill Prevention & Contingency Plan | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | September 16, 2021 | This timeline shows the major events that affected the oil spill contingency plan for the tankers that ship crude oil … | histories history-of-contingency-planning resources oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| Timeline of major events and changes to the PWS Tanker Oil Spill Prevention & Contingency Plan | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | September 1, 2021 | This timeline shows the major events that affected the oil spill contingency plan for the tankers that ship crude oil … | histories resources | |
| Executive Summary: Mussel Oiling and Genetic Response to the April 2020 Valdez Marine Terminal Spill | Austin Love, Brenda Ballachey, Eric Litman, James R. Payne, Lizabeth Bowen, William B. Driskell | August 20, 2021 | For this report, researchers analyzed mussels for oil concentrations and genetic response to the April 2020 spill, both near and … | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| PWSRCAC New Project BRIEFING Template | August 18, 2021 | Template for submitting new project ideas.?More information.? | correspondence resources | ||
| 2020 Form 990 | July 12, 2021 | The Council’s income tax returns for 2020. | form-990 about | ||
| 2020 Financial Statement | July 12, 2021 | financial-statements about | |||
| Appendix A – Conducting A Community Survey | PWSRCAC | July 12, 2021 | This document is Appendix A for the Council’s Coping With Technological Disasters Guidebook. | coping-with-technological-disasters resources | |
| Appendix K – Additional Volunteer Coordination Information | July 12, 2021 | This document is Appendix K for the Council’s Coping With Technological Disasters Guidebook. | coping-with-technological-disasters resources | ||
| Appendix J – Curated Bibliography On Human Dimensions Of Disasters | Department of Sociology Center for the Study of Disasters Extreme Events Oklahoma State University, Duane A. Gill, Liesel A. Ritchie | July 12, 2021 | This document is Appendix J for the Council’s Coping With Technological Disasters Guidebook. | coping-with-technological-disasters resources | |
| Appendix I – Supporting Information Local Government – Alaska Open Meetings Act | July 12, 2021 | This document is Appendix I for the Council’s Coping With Technological Disasters Guidebook. | coping-with-technological-disasters resources | ||
| Appendix H – Supporting Information Local Government – Preparing And Responding | July 12, 2021 | This document is Appendix H for the Council’s Coping With Technological Disasters Guidebook. | coping-with-technological-disasters resources | ||
| Appendix G – Outreach Activity – Talking Circle | July 12, 2021 | This document is Appendix G for the Council’s Coping With Technological Disasters Guidebook. | coping-with-technological-disasters resources | ||
| Appendix D – Resources For Professional Training | July 12, 2021 | This document is Appendix C for the Council’s Coping With Technological Disasters Guidebook. | coping-with-technological-disasters resources | ||
| Appendix B – Outreach Activity – Community Education Media Series | July 12, 2021 | This document is Appendix B for the Council’s Coping With Technological Disasters Guidebook. | coping-with-technological-disasters resources | ||
| Appendix C – Outreach Activity – Radio Education Program | July 12, 2021 | This document is Appendix C for the Council’s Coping With Technological Disasters Guidebook. | coping-with-technological-disasters resources | ||
| Vessel Traffic Services, Use of Automatic Identification System and Radar | C-Core | July 1, 2021 | This report discusses the capabilities, limitations, and synergies of radar and Automatic Identification System (AIS) information in Vessel Traffic Service … | maritime-operations programs | |
| Summer 2021 Observer | July 1, 2021 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Coping with Technological Disasters – A User-Friendly Guidebook, Version 4 | PWSRCAC | June 8, 2021 | The “Coping with Technological Disasters” guidebook and appendices contains science-based strategies to help ease the invisible impacts of oil spills, … | coping-with-technological-disasters resources | |
| Appendix E – Outreach Activity – Community Education Leaflet Distribution | June 1, 2021 | This appendix provides sources of information and materials that can be accessed to develop community education leaflets. | coping-with-technological-disasters resources | ||
| Crude Oil Storage Tank 8 Maintenance Review | Taku Engineering, William Mott | May 7, 2021 | This report summarizes a review of inspection and other maintenance documents of Tank 8, one of the large crude oil … | terminal-operations programs | |
| Hinchinbrook Entrance ETV BAT Assessment | Garth Wilcox, Glosten, Nathan Crain, Peter S. Soles | April 21, 2021 | This report assesses and describes the current worldwide best practices being used in the design and operation of highly capable … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| Review of Cathodic Protection Systems at the Valdez Marine Terminal | Keith Boswell | April 14, 2021 | This final report summarizes a review of cathodic protection (CP) of the crude oil piping at the Valdez Marine Terminal … | terminal-operations programs | |
| Long Term Environmental Monitoring Program: 2020 Sampling Results and Interpretations | James R. Payne, William B. Driskell | April 1, 2021 | This annual report summarizes and interprets the Council’s oil pollution monitoring work for the year. | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Laws And Plans For Prince William Sound Oil Spill Response | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | February 25, 2021 | Laws and regulations create the framework for oil spill prevention, planning, response, and recovery. | rsc resources | |
| Using Mussel Transcriptomics For Environmental Monitoring In Port Valdez Alaska – 2019 And 2020 Pilot Study Results | Austin Love, Brenda Ballachey, Heather Coletti, James R. Payne, Katrina Counihan, Lizabeth Bowen, Shannon Waters, William B. Driskell | February 17, 2021 | The goal of this pilot study was to determine if transcriptomic analysis of mussel tissue would be useful as a … | environmental-monitoring ltemp programs | |
| Common Acronyms For RSC Members | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | February 12, 2021 | This is a list of acronyms that are commonly used during oil spill drills and exercises. | rsc resources | |
| Potential Community Concerns For RSC Members To Consider | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | February 12, 2021 | This document lists examples of issues a community may face. These questions will help a community identify information they may … | rsc resources | |
| Checklist – Things To Ask For And Things To Bring | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | February 12, 2021 | This checklist will help members prepare for effective participation on the RSC. | rsc resources | |
| About The Prince William Sound Oil Spill Response System | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | February 12, 2021 | RSC members do not need to understand all the technical or operational aspects of the spill response, but it is … | rsc resources | |
| Template For Note-Taking | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | February 12, 2021 | Briefings during an oil spill response can be very quick. This template will help you identify details to listen for … | rsc resources | |
| Toolkit For Regional Stakeholder Committee Members | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | February 12, 2021 | This complete toolkit includes checklists, templates for note-taking, a list of common acronyms, and a list of potential concerns and … | rsc resources | |
| Maps For Note-Taking | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | February 12, 2021 | While a chart should be provided in the room, maps may be useful for note-taking. This document includes a map … | rsc resources | |
| Organization Of An Oil Spill Response | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | February 12, 2021 | What does the RSC need to know? The RSC will be part of an Incident Command System (ICS) that is … | rsc resources | |
| Suggestions For The Liaison Officer | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | February 12, 2021 | A Liaison Officer coming from outside of Alaska may be new to Prince William Sound and unfamiliar with the Regional … | rsc resources | |
| 2020 Prince William Sound Forage Fish Observations | Prince William Sound Science Center, W. Scott Pegau | January 28, 2021 | This report by Dr. Scott Pegau of the Prince William Sound Science Center summarizes the results of the surveys for … | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| 2020 Prince William Sound Forage Fish Observations | Prince William Sound Science Center, W. Scott Pegau | January 28, 2021 | This report by Dr. Scott Pegau of the Prince William Sound Science Center summarizes the results of the surveys for … | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| Recovery Of A Subsistence Way Of Life | Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Subsistence | January 28, 2021 | The 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill (EVOS) significantly altered wild food harvest practices and ways of life in the coastal … | environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Study Overview – Recovery Of A Subsistence Way Of Life | Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Subsistence | January 28, 2021 | This joint project with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) assessed how the subsistence harvest of natural resources … | environmental-monitoring programs | |
| 2020 Drill Monitoring Report | Roy Robertson | January 28, 2021 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors in … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| 2021 Recertification Application | January 1, 2021 | recertification-applications about | |||
| Winter 2020 (December) Observer | December 24, 2020 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2019-20 Annual Report | December 3, 2020 | annual-reports about | |||
| New weather buoys establish PORTS(R) information for Valdez Alaska | October 15, 2020 | Press release on weather monitoring buoys in Prince William Sound. | media-releases newsroom | ||
| 2019 Drill Monitoring Report | Roy Robertson | September 18, 2020 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Summer 2020 Observer | August 20, 2020 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2019 Form 990 | July 12, 2020 | form-990 about | |||
| 2019 Financial Statement | July 12, 2020 | PWSRCAC Financial Statement for years ended June 30, 2019 and 2018.? | financial-statements about | ||
| Spring 2020 Observer Newsletter | May 27, 2020 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Tanker Towline Deployment BAT Review | David S. Devilbiss, Haley C. Lane, Peter S. Soles | May 12, 2020 | This study evaluated current technologies for messenger line deployment. Messenger lines connect an escort tug to a vessel in distress. … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| Long Term Environmental Monitoring Program: 2019 Sampling Results and Interpretations | James R. Payne, William B. Driskell | May 7, 2020 | This annual report summarizes and interprets the Council’s oil pollution monitoring work for the year. | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Vessel Traffic Services: Review of Technology, Training, and Protocols | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Sharry Miller | May 1, 2020 | This study reviewed the vessel traffic service (VTS) system in Prince William Sound. The goal of the review was to … | maritime-operations programs | |
| Metagenetic Analysis of 2018 and 2019 Plankton Samples from Prince William Sound, Alaska | Dr. Jonathan Geller, Martin Guo, Melinda Wheelock, Moss Landing Marine Laboratory | April 13, 2020 | The goal of the project was to identify any marine invasive species in Prince William Sound. | nis programs | |
| PWSRCAC’s Comments on Notice of Public Scoping Concerning Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan Requirements | PWSRCAC | March 11, 2020 | PWSRCAC’s comments submitted in response to the public scoping concerning Alaska’s Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan Requirements. | 2019-regulatory-reform legislative-affairs newsroom | |
| Winter 2020 (January) Observer | February 17, 2020 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Quick Facts – How Regulatory Changes Could Affect Alaska Tourism | PWSRCAC | January 31, 2020 | One of four fact sheets created by the Council containing background on how changes to laws or regulations might affect … | 2019-regulatory-reform legislative-affairs newsroom | |
| Quick Facts – How Regulatory Changes Could Affect Fishing And Aquaculture | PWSRCAC | January 29, 2020 | One of four fact sheets created by the Council containing background on how changes to laws or regulations might affect … | 2019-regulatory-reform legislative-affairs newsroom | |
| Quick Facts – How Regulatory Changes Could Affect Alaska Native Interests | PWSRCAC | January 29, 2020 | One of four fact sheets created by the Council containing background on how changes to laws or regulations might affect … | 2019-regulatory-reform legislative-affairs newsroom | |
| Quick Facts – How Regulatory Changes Could Affect Alaska’s Coastal Communities | PWSRCAC | January 29, 2020 | One of four fact sheets created by the Council containing background on how changes to laws or regulations might affect … | 2019-regulatory-reform legislative-affairs newsroom | |
| 2020 Recertification Application | January 1, 2020 | recertification-applications about | |||
| Excerpted quotes by ADEC Commissioner Jason Brune during PWSRCAC’s public Board of Directors meeting in May 2019 (Full transcript attached) | PWSRCAC | December 4, 2019 | This document contains excerpted quotes of statements made by ADEC Commissioner Jason Brune during a public meeting of the Council’s … | 2019-regulatory-reform legislative-affairs newsroom | |
| Excerpted quotes by ADEC Commissioner Jason Brune during PWSRCAC’s public Board of Directors meeting in September 2019 (Full transcript attached) | PWSRCAC | December 4, 2019 | This document contains excerpted quotes of statements made by ADEC Commissioner Jason Brune during a public meeting of the Council’s … | 2019-regulatory-reform legislative-affairs newsroom | |
| Excerpted quotes by ADEC Commissioner Jason Brune, from his comments at the RDC breakfast on March 21 2019 | PWSRCAC | December 4, 2019 | This document contains excerpted quotes from a speech by ADEC Commissioner Jason Brune to the Resource Development Council on March … | 2019-regulatory-reform legislative-affairs newsroom | |
| Letter: The RCACs’ concerns regarding ADEC Public Scoping Notice on Contingency Plans | CIRCAC, PWSRCAC | November 26, 2019 | Letter to ADEC Commissioner Jason Brune and Deputy Commissioner Lynn Kent. Subject: The RCACs’ concerns regarding ADEC Public Scoping Notice … | 2019-regulatory-reform legislative-affairs newsroom | |
| Port Valdez Mussel Transcriptomics | Austin Love, Brenda Ballachey, Heather Coletti, Katrina Counihan, Lizabeth Bowen, Shannon Waters | November 20, 2019 | This pilot project provided funding to evaluate if a new environmental monitoring method, transcriptomics, could be used to improve the … | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Alaska’s Oil Spill Response Planning Standard (Graphic Version) | Elise DeCola, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Tim Robertson | November 8, 2019 | This is a graphic synopsis of the full report: ‘Alaska’s Oil Spill Response Planning Standard – History and Legislative Intent’ … | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| Prince William Sound RCAC Board issues position on safeguarding Alaska’s oil spill prevention and response standards | November 4, 2019 | media-releases newsroom | |||
| 2019 Prince William Sound Forage Fish Observations | Prince William Sound Science Center, W. Scott Pegau | November 4, 2019 | This project provided funding for aerial surveys of juvenile forage fish in Prince William Sound (PWS) in June 2019. The … | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| 2019 Prince William Sound Forage Fish Observations | Prince William Sound Science Center, W. Scott Pegau | November 4, 2019 | This project provided funding for aerial surveys of juvenile forage fish in Prince William Sound (PWS) in June 2019. The … | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| 2018-19 Annual Report | November 1, 2019 | annual-reports about | |||
| ADEC Regulatory Reform White Paper | PWSRCAC | November 1, 2019 | 2019-regulatory-reform legislative-affairs newsroom | ||
| Letter to Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy – Subject: Concerns Over Notice of Public Scoping | PWSRCAC | October 31, 2019 | Letter from PWSRCAC to Alaska’s Governor Dunleavy. Subject: Concerns Over Notice of Public Scoping and Transmittal of Resolution 19-03 ? … | 2019-regulatory-reform legislative-affairs newsroom | |
| Public Input Needed on ADEC’s Oil Spill Contingency Plan Regulation Reform Initiative | October 29, 2019 | media-releases newsroom | |||
| Resolution 19-03: Safeguarding Alaska’s Oil Spill Prevention and Response Standards | PWSRCAC | October 29, 2019 | PWSRCAC Board Resolution 19-03: Safeguarding Alaska’s Oil Spill Prevention and Response Standards Safeguarding Alaska’s Oil Spill Prevention and Response Standards | ||
| Long-term monitoring in Prince William Sound shows lowest contamination levels in study’s history | October 22, 2019 | media-releases newsroom | |||
| Summer 2019 Observer | October 4, 2019 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Metagenetic Analysis of 2017 Plankton Samples from Prince William Sound, Alaska | Dr. Jonathan Geller, Martin Guo, Melinda Wheelock, Moss Landing Marine Laboratory | August 5, 2019 | This report describes the methods and findings of the metagenetic analysis of plankton samples from the waters of Prince William … | nis programs | |
| Long-Term Environmental Monitoring Program: 2018 Sampling Results and Interpretations | James R. Payne, William B. Driskell | August 1, 2019 | The Council’s Long-Term Environmental Monitoring Program (LTEMP) was begun in 1993 with the goal of monitoring for environmental impacts from … | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| 2018 Drill Monitoring Report | Jeremy Robida, Roy Robertson | August 1, 2019 | The Council’s annual drill monitoring reports track spill preparedness and response activities conducted by Alyeska/SERVS and the Prince William Sound … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Ship Simulation Modeling and Mariner Study of the Maritime Implications for Tank Vessels Utilizing Potential Places of Refuge, Prince William Sound, Alaska | Captain Jeff Pierce, Jonathan J. Pierce, Safeguard Marine LLC | July 12, 2019 | This report evaluates the safety of Potential Places of Refuge (PPOR) in Prince William Sound (PWS) for decision-making concerning oil … | maritime-operations programs | |
| 2018 Form 990 | July 12, 2019 | form-990 about | |||
| 2018 Financial Statement | July 12, 2019 | financial-statements about | |||
| Fact sheet: Tankers in Prince William Sound – Updated July 2019 | PWSRCAC | July 2, 2019 | List of tankers that call in Prince William Sound. Includes details such as vessel owners, weight, length, cargo capacity, and … | maritime-operations programs | |
| List of all current and former PWSRCAC Board Of Directors (Updated June 2019) | PWSRCAC | June 17, 2019 | citizen-oversight-and-history-of-the-council resources | ||
| Reports Compendium – Revised through 2018 | PWSRCAC | March 20, 2019 | This document is a glimpse into the type of work that the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council has … | reportscompendium programs | |
| Spring 2019 Observer | March 20, 2019 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Sen. Dan Sullivan introduces legislation to make major improvements to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund | March 17, 2019 | media-releases newsroom | |||
| Fact Sheet: Escort Tugs in Prince William Sound – updated March 2019 | PWSRCAC | March 12, 2019 | A list of SERVS’ escort tugs operating in Prince William Sound as of March 2019. Includes details such as vessel … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| Then And Now – 30 Years After the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill | PWSRCAC | February 22, 2019 | Thirty years after the Exxon Valdez, what has changed in Prince William Sounds oil industry preparedness for preventing and cleaning … | then-and-now resources | |
| Hinchinbrook Entrance Wind Wave Extremes | Tetra Tech | February 4, 2019 | This research sought to better predict closure conditions for Hinchinbrook Entrance. | maritime-operations programs | |
| Letter Recommending The Development And Implementation Of Formal Weather Reporting Procedures When The Seal Rocks Weather Buoy (46061) Is Inoperable In Prince Will | PWSRCAC | February 4, 2019 | Letter Recommending the Development and Implementation of Formal Weather Reporting Procedures When the Seal Rocks Weather Buoy (46061) is Inoperable … | correspondence maritime-operations resources programs | |
| PWSRCAC Comments On Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, Valdez Marine Terminal Oil Discharge Prevention And Contingency Plan – 2019 Plan Renewal | PWSRCAC | January 7, 2019 | PWSRCAC’s Comments on Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, Valdez Marine Terminal Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan – 2019 Plan Renewal | c-plan-terminal correspondence oil-spill-prevention-planning programs resources | |
| PWSRCAC Comments On Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, Valdez Marine Terminal Oil Discharge Prevention And Contingency Plan during the 2019 Plan Renewal | PWSRCAC | January 7, 2019 | PWSRCAC’s Comments on Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, Valdez Marine Terminal Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan during the 2019 Plan … | c-plan-terminal oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| 2019 Recertification Application | January 1, 2019 | recertification-applications about | |||
| 2018 Annual Report | December 31, 2018 | annual-reports about | |||
| Council Support For Metocean Research Projects | Alan Sorum, Dr Robert W. Campbell, Joseph Banta | December 25, 2018 | This report summarizes the Council’s reports that are focused on improving our understanding of the meteorological and physical oceanographic environment … | weather maritime-operations programs | |
| 2017 Drill Monitoring Report | December 25, 2018 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| Summer 2018 Observer | December 25, 2018 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Alaska DEC Oil Spill Regulations 18 AAC 75 Article 4: Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plans and Nontank Vessel Plans | ADEC | October 27, 2018 | Full title: Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation – 18 AAC 75 Oil and Other Hazardous Substances Pollution Control, Article 4: … | 2019-regulatory-reform legislative-affairs newsroom | |
| Secondary Containment Liner Integrity Evaluation | Geosyntec | October 4, 2018 | This report identified and reviewed non-destructive methods that could be used at the Valdez Marine Terminal to test the integrity … | terminal-operations programs | |
| 2013-2017 Valdez Marine Terminal Water Quality Data Review | Austin Love | September 25, 2018 | This report contains information to help identify potential or actual problems pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the Valdez … | water-quality terminal-operations programs | |
| Long-Term Environmental Monitoring Program: 2017 Sampling Results and Interpretations | James R. Payne, William B. Driskell | September 1, 2018 | This annual report examines the hydrocarbon chemistry data from Port Valdez sediments and mussel tissues with the goal of monitoring … | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Weather Buoy Demonstration Project | Dr Robert W. Campbell | August 15, 2018 | The Council has long had an interest in the successful operation and maintenance of weather buoys installed in Prince William … | weather maritime-operations programs | |
| Alaska’s Oil Spill Response Planning Standard – History And Legislative Intent | Elise DeCola, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Tim Robertson | August 8, 2018 | This report tells the story of how and why an unlikely alliance of regulators, politicians, oil industry executives, and international … | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| 2017 Form 990 | July 12, 2018 | form-990 about | |||
| 2017 Financial Statement | July 12, 2018 | financial-statements about | |||
| Spring 2018 Observer | April 25, 2018 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| September 2017 Berth 5 Oil Spill – Sampling Results and Interpretations | James R. Payne, William B. Driskell | April 7, 2018 | On 21 September 2017, an estimated 150 gallons of Alaska North Slope (ANS) crude oil were accidentally released during crude … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| A Review Of Literature Related To Human Health And Oil Spill Dispersants, 2014-2018 | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | April 1, 2018 | The Deepwater Horizon spill marked the first time that the effects of dispersants on human health were studied extensively and … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Circulation in Port Valdez, Alaska | Prince William Sound Science Center, Shelton M. Gay III | March 22, 2018 | The Prince William Sound Science Center conducted a study of circulation for the Council to describe and quantify the currents … | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Wind Speed and Wave Height at Seal Rocks Buoy During Outbound Tanker Transits, 2010-2017 | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | February 22, 2018 | This study compared outbound tanker transits through Hinchinbrook Entrance in Prince William Sound with conditions reported at Seal Rocks Buoy … | maritime-operations programs | |
| PWSRCAC Resolution 18-01 Position On Safe Crude Oil Tanker And Escort Vessel Operation In Prince William Sound | January 24, 2018 | board-resolutions newsroom | |||
| PWSRCAC Position On Safe Crude Oil Tanker And Escort Vessel Operation In Prince William Sound 2018 | January 18, 2018 | board-resolutions newsroom | |||
| 2018 Recertification Application | January 1, 2018 | recertification-applications about | |||
| 2017 Annual Report | December 26, 2017 | annual-reports about | |||
| Fall 2017 Observer | October 1, 2017 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Recommendations to Verify and Sustain Prevention and Response System Readiness in Prince William Sound | Little River Marine Consultants, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | September 9, 2017 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| A Review Of Literature Related To Oil Spill Dispersants, September 2017 | Elise DeCola, Merv Fingas, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Spill Science | September 1, 2017 | This report summarizes the literature related to oil spill dispersants through May 2017. It synthesizes key findings to address issues … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Comparison Of Capabilities Between Prince William Sound Emergency Towing Package And IMO-SOLAS Emergency Towing Package For Tankers | Frosty Leonard, Little River Marine Consultants | August 31, 2017 | Little River Marine Consultants were retained by Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) to conduct a of comparison … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| 2016 Financial Statement | July 12, 2017 | financial-statements about | |||
| Bioblitz 2016 Re-assessing Marine Invasions In Valdez, Prince William Sound, Alaska | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | July 1, 2017 | The purpose of this project was to help advance citizen science and genetic methods to detect target NIS in Prince … | nis programs | |
| A Review of Literature Related to Oil Spill Dispersants | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | June 17, 2017 | This report is a review of the literature on oil spill dispersants published through May 2017. | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Development of the current Prince William Sound Escort System: Regulations, Analysis, and System Enhancements | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | June 8, 2017 | This report documents the process through which the current escort system evolved by summarizing relevant technical studies and other activities … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| May 2017 Observer | May 1, 2017 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| A Review Of The Proposed New Escort And SupportTugs For Tanker Operations In PWS – Feb 2017 | Robert Allan Ltd | February 10, 2017 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Optimization Analysis | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Tim Robertson | February 1, 2017 | This study analyzed potential options to increase oil recovery by optimizing both the open-water and nearshore on-water recovery systems based … | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Status Of International And Domestic Regulations On Installation And Use Of Ballast Water Management Systems | Danielle Verna | February 1, 2017 | Ballast water is globally recognized as a dominant transport vector of nonnative aquatic species, representing a significant threat to the … | nis programs | |
| Industry and Class Standards for Escort Tugboats | Little River Marine Consultants | January 28, 2017 | PWSRCAC report by Little River Marine Consultants on Industry and Class Standards for Escort Tugboats. Includes a memo from Executive … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| Prince William Sound Oil Surrogates Workgroup – January 2017 | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | January 13, 2017 | This report summarizes the process and outcomes from the 2016 Prince William Sound Oil Surrogates Workgroup. | oil-simulants oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Ship Simulation and Mariner Study of the Maritime Implications for Tank Vessels Utilizing Potential Places of Refuge, Mid-Prince William Sound Alaska | Captain Jeff Pierce, Jonathan J. Pierce, Safeguard Marine LLC | January 12, 2017 | The purpose of this study is to assess the capability of tank vessels (tanker) in distress utilizing Mid-Prince William Sound … | maritime-operations programs | |
| 2016 Drill Monitoring Report | PWSRCAC | January 11, 2017 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Analysis Of Federal And State Ballast Water Management Policy As It Concerns Crude Oil Tankers Engaged In Coastwise Trade To Alaska | Danielle Verna | January 1, 2017 | The ballast water of ships is regulated with an aim to minimize or prevent the introduction of aquatic nonnative species. … | nis programs | |
| 2017 Recertification Application | January 1, 2017 | recertification-applications about | |||
| January 2017 Observer | January 1, 2017 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2016 Annual Report | December 26, 2016 | annual-reports about | |||
| LTEMP 2015 Sampling Results and Interpretations | James R. Payne, William B. Driskell | December 1, 2016 | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| 2015 Drill Monitoring Report | Roy Robertson | December 1, 2016 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| A Summary of Current B.A.T. Requirements for Escort and Rescue Towing Tugs | Robert Allan Ltd | October 7, 2016 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| Winter Species In Prince William Sound, Alaska, 1989-2016 | Anne Schaefer, Prince William Sound Science Center | September 1, 2016 | The Prince William Sound Science Center conducted a literature search and developed a bibliography of research conducted on biological resources … | environmental-monitoring programs | |
| September 2016 Observer | September 1, 2016 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2015 Form 990 | July 12, 2016 | form-990 about | |||
| 2015 Financial Statement | July 12, 2016 | financial-statements about | |||
| Dispersants Monitoring Protocol – July 2016 | PWSRCAC | July 1, 2016 | Prince William Sound Dispersants Monitoring Protocol: Implementation and Enhancement of SMART (Special Monitoring of Applied Response Technologies) The primary purpose … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Review of the 2015 Alaska North Slope Oil Properties Relevant to Environmental Assessment and Prediction | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | June 8, 2016 | This paper is a summary of several oil parameters and the spill behavior of the 2015 Alaskan North Slope sample … | environmental-monitoring programs | |
| PWSRCAC Supplemental Comments Submitted To ARRT On May 31 2016 | June 1, 2016 | rscchanges2016 oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |||
| Physical Properties, Behaviour and Composition of Alaskan North Slope 2015 Crude Oil | Bruce Hollebone, Environment Canada | May 11, 2016 | Results from an analysis of the properties of Alaska North Slope crude oil collected in 2015. | terminal-operations programs | |
| Sentinel Tug Requirements for Gulf of Alaska: Ship Drift Study | Robert Allan Ltd | May 4, 2016 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| Sample Draft Letter About RSC Changes | May 3, 2016 | rscchanges2016 oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |||
| PWSRCAC Comments Submitted To ARRT On April 29 2016 | May 3, 2016 | rscchanges2016 oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |||
| Letter To Governor Walker From PWSRCAC About RSC Changes | May 3, 2016 | rscchanges2016 oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |||
| Letter To Alaska Delegation From PWSRCAC About RSC Changes | May 3, 2016 | rscchanges2016 oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |||
| PWSRCAC Fact Sheet On Proposed Regional Stakeholder Committee Changes | May 2, 2016 | rscchanges2016 oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |||
| PWSRCAC Summary Table On Proposed Regional Stakeholder Committee Changes | May 2, 2016 | rscchanges2016 oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |||
| Hydrocarbon Research Internship | Seth Suydam | May 1, 2016 | Report by Council intern Seth Suydam about samples of Alaska North Slope crude oil (ANS), obtained by the Council in … | terminal-operations programs | |
| May 2016 Observer | May 1, 2016 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Memo: Tug Bollard Pull Requirements for Rescue Towing in Prince William Sound | Robert Allan Ltd | April 26, 2016 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| Updated: Analysis of Crude Oil Tanker Ballast Water Data for Valdez & Prince William Sound, Alaska – February 2016 | Danielle Verna | February 29, 2016 | This report describes ballast water data reported by crude oil tankers arriving to Valdez and Prince William Sound, Alaska, from … | environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Oil Pollution Act Of 1990 – Amended Feb 2016 | February 12, 2016 | citizen-oversight-and-history-of-the-council resources | |||
| Polar Compounds in Alaska North Slope Oil and Other Oils: A Literature Survey and Synthesis – February 2016 | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | February 1, 2016 | Polar compounds as found in oils are hydrocarbon compounds containing nitrogen, sulphur or oxygen. Measurement of the presence of these … | environmental-monitoring programs | |
| VMT Crude Oil Tank 12 Inspection Review | Harvey Consulting, Susan Harvey | January 22, 2016 | This report summarizes a review of inspection of Tank 12, one of the large crude oil storage tanks at the … | terminal-operations programs | |
| Satellite-Based Pollution Monitoring in Prince William Sound | C-Core | January 1, 2016 | Prince William Sound (PWS) on the southern coast of Alaska is characterized by high volumes of marine traffic both commercial … | environmental-monitoring programs | |
| January 2016 Observer Newsletter | January 1, 2016 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2015 Annual Report | December 26, 2015 | annual-reports about | |||
| Literature Survey: Effects Of Hydrocarbons On Mussel Genomics | A. Keith Miles, Brenda Ballachey, Lizabeth Bowen, Shannon Waters | December 1, 2015 | A review of the literature on developing genomic technologies for the detection of genotoxic effects in mussels and other bivalve … | hydrocarbon-toxicity environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Tanker Pollutant Loading To The Prince William Sound Airshed – December 2015 | Starcrest Consulting Group LLC | October 1, 2015 | This study quantifies the reductions in crude tanker’s air pollution emissions resulting from the implementation of federal and international regulations. | air-quality terminal-operations programs | |
| September 2015 Observer | September 1, 2015 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Future Iceberg Discharge From Columbia Glacier, Alaska – Final Report | Shad O'Neel, Tad Pfeffer | August 19, 2015 | columbia-glacier maritime-operations programs | ||
| Future Iceberg Discharge From Columbia Glacier, Alaska – Report 3 | Shad O'Neel, Tad Pfeffer | August 19, 2015 | columbia-glacier maritime-operations programs | ||
| Future Iceberg Discharge From Columbia Glacier, Alaska – Report 5 | Shad O'Neel, Tad Pfeffer | August 19, 2015 | columbia-glacier maritime-operations programs | ||
| Future Iceberg Discharge From Columbia Glacier, Alaska – Report 4 | Shad O'Neel, Tad Pfeffer | August 19, 2015 | columbia-glacier maritime-operations programs | ||
| Future Iceberg Discharge From Columbia Glacier, Alaska – Reports 1 To 5 And Final Report | Shad O'Neel, Tad Pfeffer | August 19, 2015 | columbia-glacier maritime-operations programs | ||
| Telecommunications In Prince William Sound – 2005 | August 18, 2015 | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |||
| Future Iceberg Discharge From Columbia Glacier, Alaska – Report 2 | Shad O'Neel, Tad Pfeffer | August 12, 2015 | columbia-glacier maritime-operations programs | ||
| July 2015 Observer Newsletter | July 23, 2015 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2014 Form 990 | July 12, 2015 | form-990 about | |||
| 2014 Financial Statement | July 12, 2015 | financial-statements about | |||
| VMT Crude Oil Tank 14 Inspection Review | Harvey Consulting, Susan Harvey | May 23, 2015 | This report summarizes a review of inspection of Tank 14, one of the large crude oil storage tanks at the … | terminal-operations programs | |
| VMT Crude Oil Tank 13 Inspection Review | Harvey Consulting, Susan Harvey | May 18, 2015 | This report summarizes the findings of the 196 page inspection report produced by APSC’s API 653 inspector, and compares the … | terminal-operations programs | |
| May 2015 Observer Newsletter | May 5, 2015 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| PWSRCAC Comments On Subpart J April 16 2015 | PWSRCAC | April 16, 2015 | Letter to EPA with comments on 40 CFR Parts 110 and 300, National Contingency Plan Subparts A and J | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Key Issues And Summary Comments On Subpart J | PWSRCAC | April 1, 2015 | A brief summary and analysis of the key issues identified by the Council regarding proposed changes to Subpart J. | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Hydrographic Survey Of Columbia Bay, October 8-11 2014 | February 11, 2015 | ice-detection maritime-operations programs | |||
| Resolution 15-03: Urging expeditious action by the Governor of Alaska and the Alaska Legislature to amend the existing State Oil and Hazardous Substances Release Prevention and Response Fund | PWSRCAC | January 22, 2015 | Board resolution passed January 22, 2015, titled:?Urging expeditious action by the Governor of Alaska and the Alaska Legislature to amend … | board-resolutions newsroom | |
| Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons In Port Valdez Shrimp And Sediment – January 2015 | Erik Pihl, John Moran, Larry Holland, Marilyn A. Zaleski, Mark G. Carls, Stanley D. Rice | January 12, 2015 | Small amounts of crude oil hydrocarbons enter the waters of Port Valdez from discharge from the terminal’s ballast water treatment … | hydrocarbon-toxicity environmental-monitoring programs | |
| January 2015 Observer Newsletter | January 1, 2015 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2014 Annual Report | December 17, 2014 | annual-reports about | |||
| Review Of Piping Inspection Programs At The Valdez Marine Terminal | Dynamic Risk Assessment Systems Inc. | November 11, 2014 | This report is an assessment of the current and planned inspection programs for crude oil transport piping sections located at … | piping terminal-operations programs | |
| Toxicology Of Chemical Dispersants In Alaskan Whales 2014 | John Pierce Wise, University of Southern Maine | November 7, 2014 | There have been two major oil crises in United States history, the 1989 Exxon-Valdez oil spill in Alaska and the … | hydrocarbon-toxicity environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Iceberg Detection Performance Simulations To Support The Installation Of New S6 Processor With The Reef Island Radar | C-Core | October 17, 2014 | ice-detection maritime-operations programs | ||
| 2014 Drill Monitoring Report | PWSRCAC | September 11, 2014 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Fishing Vessel Training Fact Sheet – Updated September 2014 | PWSRCAC | September 5, 2014 | Overview of APSC/SERVS fishing vessel response program. | fishing-vessel-training oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| September 2014 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 2014 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2013 Form 990 | July 12, 2014 | form-990 about | |||
| 2013 Financial Statement | July 12, 2014 | financial-statements about | |||
| July 2014 Observer Newsletter | July 1, 2014 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| A Review Of Literature Related To Oil Spill Dispersants, 2011-2014 | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | June 7, 2014 | This report is a review of the literature on oil spill dispersants published from 2011 to June 2014. The report … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| May 2014 Observer Newsletter | May 6, 2014 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Analysis Of Crude Oil Tanker Ballast Water Data For Valdez And Prince William Sound, Alaska | Danielle Verna | April 17, 2014 | Executive Summary: This report describes ballast water source and management data reported by crude oil tankers arriving to Valdez and … | nis programs | |
| Remote Control Of Valdez Marine Terminal – 2014 | Hisey and Associates LLC | February 4, 2014 | This report describes the history and development of the project and discusses the policies, practices, and procedures Alyeska made available … | remote-control-of-vmt terminal-operations programs | |
| Embryonic Crude Oil Exposure Causes Cardiac Hypertrophy And Reduced Aerobic Performance In Juvenile Pink Salmon And Pacific Herring | David H. Baldwin, John P. Incardona, Karen A. Peck, Larry Holland, Mark G. Carls, Mark S. Myers, Mark Tagal, Nathaniel L. Scholz, Stanley D. Rice, Tiffany L. Linbo | January 23, 2014 | The 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster exposed the embryos of pink salmon and Pacific herring to weathered crude oil in shoreline … | hydrocarbon-toxicity environmental-monitoring programs | |
| A Review Of Best Available Technology For A Sentinel Tug Stationed At Hinchinbrook Entrance | Robert Allan Ltd | January 7, 2014 | This report includes a broad review of the current Best Available Technology (B.A.T.) in Escort Tug technology worldwide, and to … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| 2013 Drill Monitoring Report | January 1, 2014 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| January 2014 Observer Newsletter | January 1, 2014 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2012-2013 Annual Report | December 26, 2013 | annual-reports about | |||
| A Review Of Best Available Technology In Tanker Escort Tugs | Robert Allan Ltd | November 13, 2013 | Robert Allan Ltd. was retained by the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council to provide an assessment and professional … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| Cover Letter To Stakeholders On Changes To Dispersant Use Guidelines – November 11 2013 | PWSRCAC | November 11, 2013 | Letter to stakeholders about concerns regarding changes to dispersant use authorization.? | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Discussion Points For Public Meetings On Changes To Dispersant Use Guidelines | PWSRCAC | November 11, 2013 | Discussion Points For Public Meetings On Changes To Dispersant Use Guidelines | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Quantitative Survey Of Nonindigenous Species | Dr. Jonathan Geller, Gregory M. Ruiz, Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | November 7, 2013 | The US Fish and Wildlife Service funded this project through a grant to the Council. The work in this report … | nis programs | |
| Why PWSRCAC Does Not Support The Use Of Chemical Dispersants – November 2013 | PWSRCAC | November 7, 2013 | This document was prepared to supplement a November 2013 PWSRCAC outreach document to support public comments on the draft ARRT … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Marine Invasive Species Technical Support – Quantitative Survey Of Nonindigenous Species (NIS) In Prince William Sound | Dr. Jonathan Geller, Gregory M. Ruiz, Moss Landing Marine Laboratory, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | November 1, 2013 | In 2012, the Council accepted a final report from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center on a survey of bottom-dwelling invasive … | nis programs | |
| Overview Of Changes To Dispersant Guidelines – November 11 2013 | PWSRCAC | November 1, 2013 | A summary of dispersant use issues to support member organization participation at the ARRT?s public meetings.? | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| 2012 Drill Monitoring Report | PWSRCAC | September 19, 2013 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| September 2013 Observer Newsletter | September 6, 2013 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| July 2013 Observer Newsletter | July 31, 2013 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2012 Form 990 | July 12, 2013 | form-990 about | |||
| 2012 Financial Statement | July 12, 2013 | financial-statements about | |||
| Oil Simulants Workshop Proceedings | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Tim Robertson | June 21, 2013 | This report summarizes a workshop of national experts to address key questions regarding the potential permitting and use of oil … | oil-simulants oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Analysis of Oil Biodegradation Products | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | June 1, 2013 | Oil that has undergone biodegradation or photooxidation, contains oxygenated compounds. These compounds cannot be analysed by standard extraction and gas-chromatographic … | hydrocarbon-toxicity environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Oil Spill Contingency Plans Fact Sheet – Updated January 2013 | May 11, 2013 | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |||
| May 2013 Observer Newsletter | May 9, 2013 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| LTEMP Results And Interpretations From Sampling, 2008-2013 | James R. Payne, Jeffrey W. Short, Larry G. Holland, Marie L. Larsen, William B. Driskell | March 8, 2013 | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| Report On VMT Fire Team And Valdez Fire Department Oct 2001 Training Exercise | Anthony J. Semenza, Loss Control Associates Inc. | March 7, 2013 | terminal-operations programs | ||
| Toxicity Effects Of Dispersed Alaska North Slope Oil On Fish – Final Report, March 2013 | Bedford Institute of Oceanography Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Centre for Offshore Oil Gas and Energy Research | March 1, 2013 | This report describes the experiments conducted by research groups located at the St. Andrews Biological Station, Gulf Fisheries Centre, Bedford … | hydrocarbon-toxicity environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Toxicity Effects Of Dispersed Alaska North Slope Oil On Fish – Final Report, March 2013- Appendices A-H | Bedford Institute of Oceanography Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Centre for Offshore Oil Gas and Energy Research | March 1, 2013 | Appendices for report “Toxicity Effects Of Dispersed Alaska North Slope Oil On Fish – Final Report, March 2013” | hydrocarbon-toxicity environmental-monitoring programs | |
| 2012 Wave-induced Delays In Cargo Transfer At Valdez Marine Terminal Berth 4 | February 14, 2013 | maritime-operations programs | |||
| Differences Between Federal And State Contingency Plans | February 8, 2013 | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |||
| 2011 Drill Monitoring Report | February 8, 2013 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| January 2013 Observer Newsletter | January 30, 2013 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Review Of Oil Spill Herders | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | January 1, 2013 | Herding agents are surfactant mixtures or singular surfactants, used to drive thin slicks of oil to a desired location or … | non-dispersing-response-technologies environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Review Of Solidifiers An Update 2013 | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | January 1, 2013 | This paper is a review and update of oil spill solidifiers and summarizes data on solidifier effectiveness, composition, and application. | non-dispersing-response-technologies environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Surfacewashing Agents Or Beach Cleaners | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | January 1, 2013 | Surface washing agents or beach cleaners or shoreline cleaning agents, are formulations containing surfactants and are designed to remove oil … | non-dispersing-response-technologies environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Ingestion And Effects Of Dispersed Oil On Marine Zooplankton – January 2013 | Richard Lee, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography | January 1, 2013 | This review discusses the ingestion and effects of dispersed oil on zooplankton and fish larvae, the different types of surfactants … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| 2012 Annual Report | December 26, 2012 | annual-reports about | |||
| 2012 Corrosion Survey Of Valdez Marine Terminal | Dr. Rust Inc., R. Heidersbach | December 20, 2012 | A review of projects, reports, standards, procedures, and operations at the Valdez Marine Terminal for corrosion-related issues. | terminal-operations programs | |
| LTEMP 2008-2012 | James R. Payne, Jeffrey W. Short, Larry G. Holland, Marie L. Larsen, William B. Driskell | December 8, 2012 | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| 2012 Assessment Of Fire Protection Assets At VMT | Haines Fire Risk Consulting | November 30, 2012 | Haines Fire & Risk Consulting (HFRC) was contracted to conduct a fire protection assessment for the Prince William Sound Regional … | terminal-operations programs | |
| Combining the Firehouse Model and Community-based Response Teams for an Improved Regional Oil Spill Response System in Alaska | November 19, 2012 | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |||
| Oil Spill Simulation Materials Review | November 6, 2012 | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |||
| September 2012 Observer Newsletter | September 30, 2012 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Escort Winch Towline And Tether System Analysis | Robert Allan Ltd | August 20, 2012 | Robert Allan Ltd. was retained by PWSRCAC to conduct an investigation into the nature of the towing systems in use … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| 2012 Economic Impacts Of Marine Invasive Species | Alaska SeaLife Center | July 31, 2012 | Report by the Alaska SeaLife Center in collaboration with the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Institute of Social and Economic Research … | nis programs | |
| July 2012 Observer Newsletter | July 30, 2012 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| July 20 2012 PWSRCAC Dispersant Guidelines Comment | PWSRCAC | July 20, 2012 | Letter to ARRT Dispersants Working Group with comments on Revision 3 Draft Annex F dated July 15, 2012 | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| 2011 Form 990 | July 12, 2012 | form-990 about | |||
| 2011 Financial Statement | July 12, 2012 | financial-statements about | |||
| May 2012 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 2012 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Review of EPA Draft Permit, Fact Sheet, and Other Documents for Proposed Reissuance of Valdez Marine Terminal NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit | James R. Payne, Joseph A. Kalmar, William B. Driskell | March 6, 2012 | Contractor review of Valdez Marine Terminal wastewater discharge for NPDEA renewal. | terminal-operations programs | |
| Role Of Citizen Oversight In The Safe Management Of Oil Transportation Operations And Facilities | PWSRCAC | February 12, 2012 | citizen-oversight-and-history-of-the-council resources | ||
| 2011 Marine Firefighting Symposium | February 1, 2012 | marine-firefighting-symposium maritime-operations programs | |||
| VMT Crude Oil Tank 5 Inspection Review | Harvey Consulting, Susan Harvey | January 25, 2012 | This report summarizes a review of inspection of Tank 5, one of the large crude oil storage tanks at the … | terminal-operations programs | |
| January 2012 Observer Newsletter | January 1, 2012 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2011 Annual Report | December 26, 2011 | annual-reports about | |||
| Valdez Marine Terminal Maintenance Assessment Advisory Audit – 2011 | Hisey and Associates LLC | November 20, 2011 | terminal-operations programs | ||
| Classification Society Tug Review For PWSRCAC | Det Norske Veritas (DNV) | October 24, 2011 | In 2012, the council requested Det Norske Veritas (DNV) to review specifications and performance testing data for Prince William Sound … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| OSRI Balloon Surveillance System Operations And Test Results | October 7, 2011 | balloon-based-oil-spill-surveillance-system oil-spill-response-operations programs | |||
| September 2011 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 2011 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2010 Form 990 | July 12, 2011 | form-990 about | |||
| 2010 Financial Statement | July 12, 2011 | financial-statements about | |||
| July 2011 Observer Newsletter | July 1, 2011 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2010 Drill Monitoring Report | May 10, 2011 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| Whistleblower Procedure | PWSRCAC | May 6, 2011 | about | ||
| May 2011 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 2011 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2011 Fishing Vessel Owner Meeting | Jeremy Robida, PWSRCAC | March 7, 2011 | The Council hosted this meeting was to engage with representatives from the fishing vessel (FV) spill response program and dialogue … | fishing-vessel-training oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| January 2011 Observer Newsletter | January 1, 2011 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2010 Annual Report | December 26, 2010 | annual-reports about | |||
| 2009 Drill Monitoring Report | October 18, 2010 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| 2008 Drill Monitoring Report | October 18, 2010 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| Saline Layering In Prince William Sound | Musgrave Oceanographic Analysis | October 7, 2010 | From profiles of conductivity, temperature and depth provided by Prince William Sound Science Center (PWSSC) to Musgrave Oceanographic Analysis (MOA), … | environmental-monitoring programs | |
| The Imperative to Maintain the Currently Utilized Dual Escort Vessel Marine Safety System for Double-Hulled Oil Laden Tankers in Prince William Sound, Alaska | PWSRCAC | September 30, 2010 | The Council created this booklet in 2010 to support the legislative process to preserve tanker escorts. | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| Observations, Questions, And Recommendations Regarding Use Of Dispersants On The BP Deepwater Horizon Spill | PWSRCAC | September 16, 2010 | Observations, questions, and recommendations from the council regarding the subject of unprecedented dispersants use in the Gulf of Mexico by … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Observations, Questions, and Recommendations Regarding Use of Dispersants on the BP Deepwater Horizon Spill | PWSRCAC's Scientific Advisory Committee | September 15, 2010 | White paper outlining concerns regarding the first response use of dispersants in the BP Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| September 2010 Observer | September 1, 2010 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2009 Form 990 | July 12, 2010 | form-990 about | |||
| 2009 Financial Statement | July 12, 2010 | financial-statements about | |||
| July 2010 Observer Newsletter | July 1, 2010 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| May 2010 Observer Newsletter | May 17, 2010 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| January 2010 Observer Newsletter | January 1, 2010 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2009 Annual Report | December 26, 2009 | annual-reports about | |||
| Double Hull Tanker Review | Elise DeCola, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | December 14, 2009 | Over the past twenty years, the US oil tanker fleet, including those vessels involved in the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) … | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| News Release For Tug Escort System Preservation | PWSRCAC | November 5, 2009 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| Characterizing Risk Associated with Vessel Fouling and Nonindigenous Species in Prince William Sound | California State Lands Commission, Chris Scianni, Elizabeth Sosik, Jeffery Cordell, Maurya Faulkne, School of Aquatic Fishery Science, University of Washington | October 17, 2009 | The 2009 report ‘Characterizing Risk Associated with Vessel Fouling and Nonindigenous Species in Prince William Sound’ reviewed 2005-2008 vessel arrival … | nis programs | |
| September 2009 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 2009 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2008 Financial Statement | July 12, 2009 | financial-statements about | |||
| Stakeholder Comments to the ARRT Science & Technology Committee regarding Revision of the Dispersant Guidelines | John S. French Ph.D., Joseph Banta, Linda Swiss | July 1, 2009 | Stakeholder Comments to the ARRT Science & Technology Committee regarding Revision of the Dispersant Guidelines | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| July 2009 Observer Newsletter | July 1, 2009 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Legislation For Tug Escort System Preservation | June 19, 2009 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |||
| Murkowski Floor Statement Tug Escort System | June 5, 2009 | Statement made by Sen. Lisa Murkowski to the U.S. Senate in support of dual escort vessels for double hulled tankers. … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| APSC SERVS Fishing Vessel Review | Harvey Consulting, Susan Harvey | May 20, 2009 | This 2009 report assessed how ready the fishing vessels on contract to Alyeska Pipeline Service Company’s Ship Escort Response Vessel … | fishing-vessel-training oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| May 2009 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 2009 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Tug Escort System Joint Resolution | March 14, 2009 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |||
| 2008 Marine Firefighting Symposium | February 4, 2009 | marine-firefighting-symposium maritime-operations programs | |||
| 2007 Drill Monitoring Report | February 4, 2009 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| January 2009 Observer Newsletter | January 1, 2009 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2008 Annual Report | December 26, 2008 | annual-reports about | |||
| LTEMP 2006-2008 | James R. Payne, Jeffrey W. Short, Marie L. Larsen, William B. Driskell | December 20, 2008 | |||
| Prince William Sound Recovery Rate Analysis | Censum Northwest LLC | December 17, 2008 | This study analyzed basic planning schemes against a specific set of scenario factors and calculated recovery rates to establish a … | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Seismic Reengineering VMT | C.P.G. Kyu Ho Cho Ph.D., Terry R. West | December 4, 2008 | The second phase of this work was initiated May 1, 2008 to follow up on the extensive and office study … | terminal-operations programs | |
| Report On Non Mechanical Response | November 17, 2008 | environmental-monitoring programs | |||
| A Review of Literature Related to Oil Spill Solidifiers 1990-2008 | Environmental Technology Centre, Merv Fingas | September 12, 2008 | This report is a review of the limited literature on oil spill solidifiers published from 1990 to August 2008. The … | non-dispersing-response-technologies environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Tunicate: Northward spread, diversity, source, and impact of non-native tunicates in Alaska: Establishing a monitoring and education network | Dr. Chela Zabin, Gregory M. Ruiz, Karen Alroy, Sarah Cohen, Verena Wang | September 12, 2008 | This report measures the source, species diversity, and impacts of non-native tunicate species spreading northward along western North America. | nis programs | |
| A Review of Literature Related to Oil Spill Dispersants Especially Relevant to Alaska 2002-2008 | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | September 8, 2008 | The literature on oil spill dispersants between 2001 and 2008 is extensive, consisting of more than 300 papers. | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| A Review of Literature Related to Oil Spill Dispersants 1997-2008 | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | September 1, 2008 | This report is a review of the literature on oil spill dispersants published from 1997 to August, 2008. The report … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| September 2008 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 2008 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2007 Financial Statement | July 12, 2008 | financial-statements about | |||
| July 2008 Observer Newsletter | July 1, 2008 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Response Gap Flyer | June 16, 2008 | oil-spill-response-gap oil-spill-response-operations programs | |||
| May 2008 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 2008 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Hydrocarbon Sensors for Oil Spill Prevention and Response – Workshop Proceedings | Alliance for Coastal Technology, Oil Spill Recovery Institute | April 19, 2008 | balloon-based-oil-spill-surveillance-system oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| 2008 Marine Firefighting And Prevention Planning | April 18, 2008 | marine-firefighting-symposium maritime-operations programs | |||
| Non-mechanical Response Gap Estimate for Two Operating Areas of Prince William Sound – 2008 | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Tim Robertson | April 15, 2008 | The ‘response gap’ is the window between the upper limits of the response system (in terms of environmental conditions) and … | oil-spill-response-gap oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Bibliography For Aquatic Noise Report | April 8, 2008 | aquatic-noise maritime-operations programs | |||
| Aquatic Noise Report | April 7, 2008 | aquatic-noise maritime-operations programs | |||
| Salinity Weathering And Resurfacing Database | March 10, 2008 | environmental-monitoring programs | |||
| Review of the Valdez Marine Terminal Maintenance Program – 2007 | PetroTech Alaska | March 6, 2008 | terminal-operations programs | ||
| January 2008 Observer Newsletter | January 1, 2008 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2007 Annual Report | December 26, 2007 | annual-reports about | |||
| Ice Radar Processor for Prince William Sound ? Summary of Configuration and Benefits | C-Core | December 1, 2007 | In 2002, under contract from the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC), C-CORE assisted in the installation of … | ice-detection maritime-operations programs | |
| VMT Storage Tank Integrity Investigation | The Hendrix Group | October 15, 2007 | This report analyzed alleged tank integrity issues for Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT) Tank Numbers 55 and 16. | terminal-operations programs | |
| 2006 Drill Monitoring Report | October 15, 2007 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| LTEMP Program Review | BGES Inc | October 1, 2007 | |||
| Earthquake, Landslide and Tsunami Hazards in the Port Valdez area, Alaska | Alaska Beget Consulting, James Beget | September 27, 2007 | A review of potential natural disasters that could affect the Valdez Marine Terminal. | terminal-operations programs | |
| Rock Slope Stability VMT | C.P.G. Kyu Ho Cho Ph.D., Terry R. West | September 15, 2007 | The primary purpose of this project was to evaluate the stability of rock slopes of the VMT during potential earthquake … | terminal-operations programs | |
| September 2007 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 2007 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Non-mechanical Response Gap Estimate: Literature Review and Recommended Limits – 2007 | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Tim Robertson | August 21, 2007 | This report analyzes the response gap that exists for non-mechanical response operations at two locations in Prince William Sound. | oil-spill-response-gap oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| 2006 Financial Statement | July 12, 2007 | financial-statements about | |||
| Review of Out-of-Region Equipment Resources Listed by Prince William Sound Planholders | E-Tech International Inc., Erich R. Gundlach | July 6, 2007 | For this 2007 report, researchers reviewed out-of-region oil spill response equipment resources. The report also reviewed the contractual relationships between … | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| July 2007 Observer Newsletter | July 1, 2007 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| VMT System Integrity Issues | Harvey Consulting, Susan Harvey | June 27, 2007 | This document is a series of reports on system integrity issues related to storage tanks 55, 5, 16, and 93 … | terminal-operations programs | |
| May 2007 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 2007 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Fishing Vessel Types Fact Sheet | March 9, 2007 | Three main types of fishing vessels are available for oil spill response through Alyeska?s Ship Escort Response Vessel System (SERVS) … | fishing-vessel-training oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| Response Gap Estimates for Two Operating Areas in Prince William Sounds – 2007 | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Tim Robertson | February 8, 2007 | In 2006, the Council commissioned a study to determine the frequency and duration of any Response Gap that exists in … | oil-spill-response-gap oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Fact Sheet | January 15, 2007 | resources | |||
| Dispersant Fact Sheet | PWSRCAC | January 7, 2007 | Fact sheet about oil spill dispersants. | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| January 2007 Observer Newsletter | January 1, 2007 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2006 Annual Report | December 26, 2006 | annual-reports about | |||
| OHMSETT Trials Appendix A3 | James R. Payne, Payne Environmental Consultants | December 15, 2006 | Appendix to report: “Field Notes and Critical Observations from the OHMSETT Heavy Oil Dispersant Trials” | ohmsett-heavy-oil-dispersant-trials environmental-monitoring programs | |
| OHMSETT Trials Appendix A2 | James R. Payne, Payne Environmental Consultants | December 15, 2006 | Appendix to report: “Field Notes and Critical Observations from the OHMSETT Heavy Oil Dispersant Trials” | ohmsett-heavy-oil-dispersant-trials environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Northward Spread of Marine Nonindigenous Species along Western North America | Anson H. Hines, Aquatic Bioinvasion Research & Policy Institute, Brian P. Steves, Catherine E. de Rivera, Gregory M. Ruiz, Paul Fofonoff | December 15, 2006 | This report, submitted by Smithsonian researchers, forecasts the northward spread of four invasive species to Alaska waters. | nis programs | |
| OHMSETT Trials Appendix A1 | James R. Payne, Payne Environmental Consultants | December 12, 2006 | Appendix to report: “Field Notes and Critical Observations from the OHMSETT Heavy Oil Dispersant Trials” | ohmsett-heavy-oil-dispersant-trials environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Comparison of Wind Measurements at Nuchek Heights, Hinchinbrook Island, and at Seal Rocks NOAA Data Buoy in Hinchinbrook Entrance, Alaska. | Micro Specialties Inc., Orson P. Smith, Richard M. Brown | December 7, 2006 | Concurrent hourly average wind speeds and directions from data collection stations on shore at Nuchek Heights and at sea by … | weather-data oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| LTEMP 2005-2006 | James R. Payne, Jeffrey W. Short, Marie L. Larsen, William B. Driskell | December 1, 2006 | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| 2005 Drill Monitoring Report | October 3, 2006 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| Role of Statutorily Established Citizen Oversight Councils | PWSRCAC | September 1, 2006 | |||
| September 2006 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 2006 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Report On The Non-Mechanical Response For The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill | Dan Gilson | August 30, 2006 | oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| LCA Inc Fire Safety Review VMT | Loss Control Associates Inc. | August 23, 2006 | A 2006 review of the VMT Fire Brigade’s readiness and capability. A fire safety review of terminal facilities for 2006 … | terminal-operations programs | |
| An Assessment of the Role of Human Factors in Oil Spills from Vessels | Elise DeCola, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Sierra Fletcher | August 13, 2006 | This report presents general concepts related to human error, human factors, and accident causality by synthesizing published literature that considers … | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Testing Of BWT Systems | July 17, 2006 | nis-ballast-water-treatment nis programs | |||
| 2005 Financial Statement | July 12, 2006 | financial-statements about | |||
| July 2006 Observer Newsletter | July 1, 2006 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Observers’ Report: MMS Cold Water Dispersant Tests, Ohmsett Testing Facility | Elise DeCola, Environment Canada, Environmental Technology Centre, Merv Fingas, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | June 3, 2006 | This report, which was prepared for the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens? Advisory Council (PWSRCAC), contains the authors? observations from … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Workshop Report on Testing of Ballast Water Treatment Systems: General Guidelines and Step-wise Strategy Toward Shipboard Testing | Aquatic Bioinvasion Research & Policy Institute, GE Smith, Gregory M. Ruiz, M. Sytsma | June 1, 2006 | We held a workshop on 14-16 June 2005 to review strategies for shipboard evaluation of BWT systems. The overall objective … | nis programs | |
| Effectiveness Of Citizen Involvement | Linda Robinson, PWSRCAC | June 1, 2006 | This paper discusses the history of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council, the structure and funding of the … | citizen-oversight-and-history-of-the-council resources | |
| Chronology Of Prevention And Response Tugs | May 25, 2006 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |||
| Response Gap Methods | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Tim Robertson | May 5, 2006 | In 2006, the Council commissioned a study to determine the frequency and duration of any Response Gap that exists in … | oil-spill-response-gap oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Dispersant Use Position Statement – 2006 | PWSRCAC | May 1, 2006 | After years of observing dispersant trials, dispersant effectiveness monitoring, advising and sponsoring independent research regarding chemical dispersant use, it is … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Oil Spill Dispersant Effectiveness Testing in OHMSETT February to March 2006 | Elise DeCola, Environment Canada, Environmental Technology Centre, Merv Fingas, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | May 1, 2006 | This paper is a review of dispersant testing at OHMSETT. These tests were designed to measure the effectiveness of dispersant … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| May 2006 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 2006 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Dispersant Position Paper – 2006 | PWSRCAC's Scientific Advisory Committee | April 26, 2006 | Why the Council’s Scientific Advisory recommended the 2006 position on dispersants. | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| LTEMP Ecology Of Tidal Flat Communities of the Copper River Delta | Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Department of Marine Sciences, Erika Clesceri, Mary Anne Bishop, Sean P. Powers, University of South Alabama | April 11, 2006 | For this report, researchers investigated linkages between riverine and oceanic influences and the nutritional baseline for mudflat food webs in … | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Chemical Dispersants Program | PWSRCAC | April 1, 2006 | An introduction to the Council’s Chemical Dispersants Program. | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| LTEMP Kinnetic Laboratories Reference Oils Report | Kinnetic Laboratories Inc. | March 1, 2006 | This report describes the results of chemical analyses performed on portions of sediment samples collected in 2000 by ABL personnel … | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Sediment Coring Program Final Monitoring Report | January 31, 2006 | Sediment cores were collected from eight locations in the vicinity of the Alyeska Marine Terminal (AMT), Port Valdez, and surrounding … | environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| January 2006 Observer Newsletter | January 1, 2006 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| PWSRCAC Position On Insitu Burning | December 28, 2005 | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |||
| 2005 Marine Firefighting Symposium | December 28, 2005 | marine-firefighting-symposium maritime-operations programs | |||
| 2003 Marine Firefighting Symposium | December 28, 2005 | marine-firefighting-symposium maritime-operations programs | |||
| LTEMP 2000-2002 Appendix B And C | Kinnetic Laboratories Inc. | December 28, 2005 | |||
| 2005 Annual Report | December 26, 2005 | annual-reports about | |||
| Community Oil Spill Response Forum – Final Report | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | December 8, 2005 | oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| SERVS’ Fishing Vessel Program Meeting in 2005 | Joe Banta, Linda Swiss, Roy Robertson | December 8, 2005 | On December 8, 2005, the Council hosted a meeting with fishing vessel captains participating in the SERVS’ fishing vessel (F/V) … | fishing-vessel-training oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| Ballast Water Exchange: Efficacy of treating ships’ ballast water to reduce marine species transfers and invasion success | Anson H. Hines, Gregory M. Ruiz, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | November 10, 2005 | The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center performed a series of experiments on board oil tankers to determine the efficacy rate of … | nis programs | |
| Stability And Resurfacing Of Dispersed Oil – Summary of Report | PWSRCAC's Scientific Advisory Committee | November 7, 2005 | This is a summary by the Council’s Scientific Advisory Committee of the report “Stability and Resurfacing of Dispersed Oil” by … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Ballast Water Exchange: Efficacy of Treating Ships’ Ballast Water to Reduce Marine Species Transfers and Invasion Success | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | November 1, 2005 | The study demonstrated that ballast water exchange on oil tankers arriving in Prince William Sound was highly effective, with the … | nis programs | |
| Stability And Resurfacing Of Dispersed Oil | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | November 1, 2005 | There is an extensive body of literature on surfactants and interfacial chemistry, which includes an abundance of experimental data on … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Community Oil Spill Response Forum Final Report | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | October 19, 2005 | The Community Oil Spill Response Forum held in Anchorage, Alaska on January 14, 2005 convened a cross-section of stakeholders to … | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| September 2005 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 2005 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Summary of report: Accumulation Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Summary | PWSRCAC's Scientific Advisory Committee | August 17, 2005 | A Summary of the report ?Accumulation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Neocalanus Copepods in Port Valdez, Alaska? | hydrocarbon-toxicity environmental-monitoring programs | |
| A Review of the Emulsification Tendencies and Long-Term Petroleum Trends of Alaska North Slope (ANS) Oils | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | August 12, 2005 | This paper reviews three topics: the potential for formation and the stability of water-in oil states (emulsions) of Alaska North … | environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Accumulation Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons | August 1, 2005 | To determine if the treated ballast water effluent affects the zooplankton community, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) concentrations in water, suspended … | hydrocarbon-toxicity environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| 2004 Financial Statement | July 12, 2005 | financial-statements about | |||
| July 2005 Observer Newsletter | July 1, 2005 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Prince William Sound Risk Assessment Overview, 2005 | Dr. Martha Grabowski | June 30, 2005 | Risk assessment in marine transportation is an enterprise that has been undertaken for many years. The purpose of this document … | maritime-operations programs | |
| From Tankers To Tissues – Tracking The Degradation And Fate Of Oil Discharges In Port Valdez, Alaska | James R. Payne, Jeffrey W. Short, Joan Braddock, Justin Bailey, NMFS, NOAA, Payne Environmental Consultants, William B. Driskell | June 8, 2005 | The Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (APSC) Ballast Water Treatment Facility (BWTF) at the terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline in Port … | terminal-operations programs | |
| Tracking Degradation And Fate Of Oil Discharges | June 7, 2005 | terminal-operations programs | |||
| 2004 Drill Monitoring Report | May 12, 2005 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| Hydrocarbon Biodegradation in the Ballast Water Treatment Facility, Alyeska Marine Terminal | James R. Payne, Joan F. Braddock, Justin Bailey, Payne Environmental Consultants, William B. Driskell | May 2, 2005 | The Ballast Water Treatment Facility (BWTF) at the terminus of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline in Port Valdez, Alaska, currently treats and … | terminal-operations programs | |
| A Survey Of Tank Facilities For Testing Oil Spill Dispersants | Environmental Technology Centre, Merv Fingas | May 1, 2005 | This report is a survey of tank facilities that could be used for testing oil spill dispersants. The report begins … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| May 2005 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 2005 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| The Profitability And Economic Viability Of Alaska North Slope And Associated Pipeline Operations, 2005 | Research Associates, Richard A. Fineberg | April 12, 2005 | terminal-operations programs | ||
| Review Of Oil Spill Responses on Moderately-Sized Spills in US Waters from 1993-2000 | Elise DeCola, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | March 28, 2005 | To better understand the various nearshore oil spill response technique efficiency rates, the Council commissioned Nuka Research and Planning, LLC … | oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| March 2005 SERVS Fishing Vessel Training Program | Roy Robertson | March 28, 2005 | Report by PWSRCAC on spring 2005 fishing vessel training in Kodiak, Homer, Seward, Valdez, Cordova, Chenega, and Whittier from March … | fishing-vessel-training oil-spill-response-operations programs | |
| March 2005 Observer Newsletter | March 1, 2005 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| VMT Non-Tank Corrosion Abatement | Coffman Engineers | February 28, 2005 | In the spring of 2004, Coffman Engineers, Inc. (CEI) was commissioned by the Prince William Sound Regional Citizen?s Advisory Council … | terminal-operations programs | |
| LTEMP 2004-2005 | James R. Payne, Jeffrey W. Short, Marie L. Larsen, William B. Driskell | February 10, 2005 | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| PWSRCAC Final Comment VMT Reconfiguration | December 30, 2004 | terminal-operations programs | |||
| LTEMP 2003-2004 | James R. Payne, Jeffrey W. Short, William B. Driskell | December 28, 2004 | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| 2004 Annual Report | December 26, 2004 | annual-reports about | |||
| Dispersants, Salinity and Prince William Sound | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | December 7, 2004 | This paper is a summary of the effects of water salinity on chemical dispersion, especially those effects related to effectiveness. | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| December 2004 Observer Newsletter | December 1, 2004 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Proposed Approach to Downstream Planning for Nearshore Response and Sensitive Areas Protection Outside Prince William Sound | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | October 19, 2004 | This final report includes a detailed scenario for a spill originating in Prince William Sound but traveling outside of it … | c-plan-tanker oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| Combining Fire House And Community Response Teams | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | October 8, 2004 | This report was initially published as a concept paper, intended to foster discussion of the future of the ‘Firehouse’ model … | oil-spill-prevention-planning programs | |
| September 2004 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 2004 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Heated Oil and Under-reported Dispersants Volumes Mar MMS/Exxon Cold Water Dispersant Tests at Ohmsett | PWSRCAC | July 14, 2004 | The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) discovered that the ANS crude oil used in most of the … | environmental-monitoring programs | |
| 2003 Financial Statement | July 12, 2004 | financial-statements about | |||
| Trans-Alaska Pipeline System Dismantling, Removal and Restoration (DR&R): Background Report and Recommendations | Research Associates, Richard A. Fineberg | June 24, 2004 | Report prepared for the Council by Richard A. Fineberg, Research Associates on the regulations and other issues around the dismantling … | terminal-operations programs | |
| May 2004 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 2004 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2003 Drill Monitoring Report | March 12, 2004 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| March 2004 Observer Newsletter | March 1, 2004 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Valdez Air Quality And Neshap Old History | February 3, 2004 | terminal-operations programs | |||
| Projecting Range Expansion of Invasive European Green Crabs (Carcinusmaenas) to Alaska: Temperature and Salinity Tolerance of Larvae | Anson H. Hines, Catherine deRivera, Gregory M. Ruiz, Natasha Gray Hitchcock, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | February 1, 2004 | Smithsonian Environmental Research Center developed a projection of the potential spread of the European Green Crab in Alaska. | nis programs | |
| Weather Windows For Oil Spill Countermeasures | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | January 28, 2004 | Weather is the single most important factor in choosing and obtaining success with oil spill countermeasures, such as mechanical recovery, … | environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Risk Assessment Status Report | January 20, 2004 | Adequate foam coverage and performance of prototype foam generation equipment was demonstrated at the Alyeska metering facilities. Significant progress was … | terminal-operations programs | ||
| LTEMP 2002-2003 Summary | James R. Payne, Jeffrey W. Short, William B. Driskell | December 28, 2003 | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| LTEMP 2002-2003 | James R. Payne, Jeffrey W. Short, William B. Driskell | December 28, 2003 | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| 2003 Annual Report | December 26, 2003 | annual-reports about | |||
| Assessment of the Phototoxicity of Weathered Alaska North Slope Crude Oil to Juvenile Pink Salmon | Mace G. Barron, P.E.A.K. Research | December 2, 2003 | The objective of this study was determine if weathered ANS crude oil would be phototoxic to juvenile pink salmon under … | hydrocarbon-toxicity environmental-monitoring programs | |
| December 2003 Observer Newsletter | December 1, 2003 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Field Notes and Critical Observations from the OHMSETT Heavy Oil Dispersant Trials | James R. Payne, Payne Environmental Consultants | October 1, 2003 | This report contains the transcriptions of tape-recorded notes and observations completed by Dr. James Payne during a PWSRCAC-sponsored field audit … | ohmsett-heavy-oil-dispersant-trials environmental-monitoring programs | |
| 2002 Drill Monitoring Report | September 25, 2003 | This yearly report summarizes the drills and exercises that were attended, observed, and evaluated by Council staff and contractors. These … | drill-monitoring-reports oil-spill-response-operations programs | ||
| September 2003 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 2003 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Review of Monitoring Protocols for Dispersant Effectiveness | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | August 1, 2003 | This paper is a review of field monitoring of the effectiveness of oil spill dispersants. | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| 2002 Financial Statement | July 12, 2003 | financial-statements about | |||
| Coherent UHF Radar For Ice Detection | C-Core | June 28, 2003 | The objectives of the field program, which extended over a period of two weeks, were to: evaluate the effectiveness of … | ice-detection maritime-operations programs | |
| Public Comment Regarding the Draft NPDES Permit for BWTF at Alyeska Marine Terminal | Dennis C. Lees, James R. Payne, Joseph A. Kalmar, Mace G. Barron, William B. Driskell | June 3, 2003 | In overview, the operators of the BWTF are tasked by regulation to stay within proscribed limits of pollutant effluent concentrations … | terminal-operations programs | |
| May 2003 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 2003 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Air Monitoring Options for Measuring Benzene Concentrations in Valdez | Environmental Solutions, Susan Harvey | March 14, 2003 | Air Monitoring Options for Measuring Benzene Concentrations in Valdez – recommendations regarding the Valdez Air Monitoring Options for Benzene – … | terminal-operations programs | |
| March 2003 Observer Newsletter | March 1, 2003 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Critical Evaluation of Chemical Response to Oil Spills: Ecological Research Forum (CROSERF) Test Methods for Oil Dispersant Toxicity Testing under Subarctic Conditions | Mace G. Barron, P.E.A.K. Research | January 1, 2003 | The Alaska Region Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan requires that decisions regarding chemical dispersants use in oil spill … | environmental-monitoring programs | |
| LTEMP 2000-2002 Appendix D | Kinnetic Laboratories Inc. | December 28, 2002 | |||
| LTEMP 2000-2002 | Kinnetic Laboratories Inc. | December 28, 2002 | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| 2002 Annual Report | December 26, 2002 | annual-reports about | |||
| December 2002 Observer Newsletter | December 1, 2002 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Analysis Of Alyeska Air Quality Applications | PWSRCAC | November 27, 2002 | The Council developed this?document to analyze Alyeska Pipeline Service Company?s (Alyeska?s) air quality permit?amendment applications for the Valdez Marine Terminal … | terminal-operations programs | |
| A White Paper on Oil Spill Dispersant Effectiveness Testing in Large Tanks | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | November 1, 2002 | This white paper is a perspective on testing the effectiveness of oil spill dispersants in large tanks. Literature that relates … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| LCA Inc Fire Safety Review | Loss Control Associates Inc. | October 28, 2002 | A 2002 review of the status of fire protection systems, equipment and fire fighting/emergency response capability at the Valdez Marine … | terminal-operations programs | |
| September 2002 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 2002 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Review Of Renewals Project | PetroTech Alaska | July 28, 2002 | terminal-operations programs | ||
| 2001 Financial Statement | July 12, 2002 | financial-statements about | |||
| VMT Air Quality Phase 1 | May 22, 2002 | terminal-operations programs | |||
| May 2002 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 2002 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Evaluation of Mixing Zone and NPDES Permit Renewal Applications for BWTF at Alyeska Marine Terminal | April 24, 2002 | terminal-operations programs | |||
| Evaluation Of Permit Renewal For BWTF At VMT | Dennis C. Lees, James R. Payne, Joseph A. Kalmar, Mace G. Barron, William B. Driskell | April 24, 2002 | terminal-operations programs | ||
| Evaluation of Mixing Zone and NPDES Permit Renewal Applications for BWTF at Alyeska Marine Terminal | Dennis C. Lees, James R. Payne, Joseph A. Kalmar, Mace G. Barron, William B. Driskell | April 24, 2002 | AMT Application Evaluation: In overview, the BWTF effluent discharge is tasked by regulation to stay within proscribed limits of pollutant … | terminal-operations programs | |
| A Review of Literature Related to Oil Spill Dispersants Especially Relevant to Alaska, 1997-2002 | Merv Fingas, Spill Science | March 7, 2002 | This paper is a review of the literature on oil spill dispersants published from 1997 to January, 2002. As in … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| Report on Visit to OHMSETT to Observe Exxon/MMS Cold-Water Dispersant Tests | PWSRCAC, Stan Jones | March 1, 2002 | This report gives an account of Cold-Water Dispersant tests that took place at the Oil and Hazardous Materials Simulated Environmental … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| March 2002 Observer Newsletter | March 1, 2002 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Photoenhanced Toxicity of Aqueous Phase and Chemically-Dispersed Weathered Alaska North Slope Crude Oil to Pacific Herring Eggs and Larvae | Mace G. Barron, P.E.A.K. Research | February 11, 2002 | This study investigated the photoenhanced toxicity of weathered ANS to eggs and larvae of the Pacific herring (Clupea pallasi), and … | hydrocarbon-toxicity environmental-monitoring programs | |
| 2001 Annual Report | December 26, 2001 | annual-reports about | |||
| Assessing Transport And Exposure Pathways and Potential Petroleum Toxicity to Marine Resources in Port Valdez, Alaska, 2001 | James R. Payne, William B. Driskell | December 8, 2001 | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| December 2001 Observer Newsletter | December 1, 2001 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| September 2001 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 2001 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 2000 Financial Statement | July 12, 2001 | financial-statements about | |||
| Review Of Fire Safety Update VMT | O.M. Slye, Tony Semenza | June 28, 2001 | terminal-operations programs | ||
| May 2001 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 2001 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| The Effectiveness of Corexit 9527 and 9500 in Dispersing Fresh, Weathered, and Emulsion of Alaska North Slope Crude under Subarctic Conditions | Adam Moles, Jeffrey W. Short, Larry Holland | April 4, 2001 | The effect of various states of weather: no weather, 205 evaporatively weathered, and emulsification on the effectiveness of oil dispersants … | dispersants environmental-monitoring programs | |
| February 2001 Observer Newsletter | February 1, 2001 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Marine Invasive Species And Biodiversity of South Central Alaska | Anson H. Hines, Gregory M. Ruiz, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | December 31, 2000 | This report summarizes research on non-indigenous species in marine ecosystems of Alaska during the year 2000 by the Smithsonian Environmental … | nis programs | |
| LTEMP 1999-2000 | Kinnetic Laboratories Inc. | December 28, 2000 | |||
| 2000 Annual Report | December 26, 2000 | annual-reports about | |||
| December 2000 Observer Newsletter | December 1, 2000 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Community Involvement Versus Big Oil | John Devens | October 26, 2000 | A Case Study of the Policy Process. Presented at the 32nd Annual Michigan Conference of Political Scientists | about | |
| Fire Protection Review | Bud Slye, Loss Control Associates Inc., Tony Semenza | October 9, 2000 | A report titled ?Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (APSC) VMT Fire Protection Review; October 9, 2000?. | terminal-operations programs | |
| September 2000 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 2000 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| List Of Issues Fire Protection | O.M. Slye, Tony Semenza | July 13, 2000 | terminal-operations programs | ||
| 1999 Financial Statement | July 12, 2000 | financial-statements about | |||
| May 2000 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 2000 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Biological Invasions in Alaska’s Coastal Marine Ecosystems: Establishing a Baseline | Anson H. Hines, Brian P. Steves, Gregory M. Ruiz, Kristen Larson, Linda McCann, Paul Fofonoff, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Tami Huber | March 15, 2000 | This report synthesizes the results of biological surveys conducted at several sites including sites in Prince William Sound. | nis programs | |
| Biological Invasions of Cold-Water Coastal Ecosystems: Ballast-Mediated Introductions | Anson H. Hines, Gregory M. Ruiz, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | March 15, 2000 | This report provided the first synthesis of NIS known to be in Alaska, resulting from an extensive literature review and … | nis programs | |
| Potential for Photoenhanced Toxicity of Spilled Oil in Prince William Sound and Gulf of Alaska Waters | Mace G. Barron | March 1, 2000 | This report examines the potential for photoenhanced toxicity of spilled oil in Prince William Sound and associated Gulf of Alaska … | hydrocarbon-toxicity environmental-monitoring programs | |
| March 2000 Observer Newsletter | March 1, 2000 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1999 Annual Report | December 26, 1999 | annual-reports about | |||
| LTEMP 1998-1999 | Kinnetic Laboratories Inc. | December 12, 1999 | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| December 1999 Observer Newsletter | December 1, 1999 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| October 1999 Observer Newsletter | October 1, 1999 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1998 Financial Statement | July 12, 1999 | financial-statements about | |||
| May 1999 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 1999 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Final Report On The Valdez Marine Terminal Marine Vapor Control Project By Sierra Research, Inc April 23, 1999 | Robert Brown Engineers, Sierra Research Inc | April 23, 1999 | A 1999 review of hydrocarbon emissions from the marine vessel loading operations and storage tanks at the VMT, design and … | terminal-operations programs | |
| March 1999 Observer Newsletter | March 1, 1999 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| LTEMP Caged Mussel Study From Applied Biometering | Applied Biomonitoring | February 16, 1999 | A caged mussel pilot study was conducted between February and April, 1997 in Port Valdez, Alaska. The purpose of this … | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| LTEMP 1997-1998 | Kinnetic Laboratories Inc. | December 28, 1998 | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| 1998 Annual Report | December 17, 1998 | annual-reports about | |||
| December 1998 Observer Newsletter | December 7, 1998 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| September 1998 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 1998 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1997 Financial Statement | July 12, 1998 | financial-statements about | |||
| June 1998 Observer Newsletter | June 1, 1998 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1997 Annual Report | December 26, 1997 | annual-reports about | |||
| The Risk of Nonindigenous Species Invasion in Prince William Sound Associated with Oil Tanker Traffic and Ballast Water Management: Pilot Study | Anson H. Hines, Gregory M. Ruiz, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | December 4, 1997 | Although non-indigenous species are common in marine environments, and some cause significant environmental and economic impacts throughout the world, prior … | nis programs | |
| Risk Of NIS Invasion | Anson H. Hines, Gregory M. Ruiz, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | December 4, 1997 | nis programs | ||
| Risk Of NIS Invasion Supplement Data | Anson H. Hines, Gregory M. Ruiz, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center | December 4, 1997 | nis programs | ||
| 1996 Financial Statement | July 12, 1997 | financial-statements about | |||
| June 1997 Observer Newsletter | June 1, 1997 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| January 1997 Observer Newsletter | January 1, 1997 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| LTEMP 1993-1996 Non-technical | Dennis C. Lees, James R. Payne, William B. Driskell | December 28, 1996 | The primary objective of the ongoing Long-Term Environmental Monitoring Program (LTEMP) is to collect data to monitor hydrocarbon pollution due … | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | |
| LTEMP 1993-1996 | Dennis C. Lees, James R. Payne, William B. Driskell | December 28, 1996 | ltemp environmental-monitoring programs | ||
| 1996 Annual Report | December 26, 1996 | annual-reports about | |||
| August 1996 Observer Newsletter | August 1, 1996 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1995 Financial Statement | July 12, 1996 | financial-statements about | |||
| June 1996 Observer Newsletter | June 1, 1996 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| April 1996 Observer Newsletter | April 1, 1996 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1995 Annual Report | December 26, 1995 | annual-reports about | |||
| December 1995 Observer Newsletter | December 1, 1995 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| September 1995 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 1995 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1994 Financial Statement | July 12, 1995 | financial-statements about | |||
| June 1995 Observer Newsletter | June 1, 1995 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| February 1995 Observer Newsletter | February 1, 1995 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1994 Annual Report | December 26, 1994 | annual-reports about | |||
| October 1994 Observer Newsletter | October 1, 1994 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1994 Letter By Rick Steiner Regarding A Proposal To Establish A Nationwide Network Of Regional Citizens’ Advisory Councils | Patty Ginsburg, Rick Steiner, Scott Sterling, Sheila Gotteherer | August 29, 1994 | Letter from Rick Steiner on a proposal to establish a nationwide network of Regional Citizen Advisory Councils. Attached to the … | citizen-oversight-and-history-of-the-council resources | |
| 1993 Financial Statement | July 12, 1994 | financial-statements about | |||
| July 1994 Observer Newsletter | July 1, 1994 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| May 1994 Observer Newsletter | May 1, 1994 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| February 1994 Observer Newsletter | February 26, 1994 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1993 Annual Report | December 26, 1993 | annual-reports about | |||
| October 1993 Observer Newsletter | October 1, 1993 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1992 Financial Statement | July 12, 1993 | financial-statements about | |||
| July 1993 Observer Newsletter | July 1, 1993 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| January 1993 Observer Newsletter | January 1, 1993 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1992 Annual Report | December 26, 1992 | annual-reports about | |||
| September 1992 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 1992 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1991 Financial Statement | July 12, 1992 | financial-statements about | |||
| July 1992 Observer Newsletter | July 1, 1992 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| April 1992 Observer Newsletter | April 1, 1992 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| January 1992 Observer Newsletter | January 1, 1992 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1991 Annual Report | December 26, 1991 | annual-reports about | |||
| September 1991 Observer Newsletter | September 1, 1991 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| 1990 Financial Statement | July 12, 1991 | financial-statements about | |||
| February 1991 Observer Newsletter | February 1, 1991 | observer-newsletters newsroom | |||
| Contract Between The Council And Alyeska | February 8, 1990 | The original contract signed by representatives of the Council and Alyeska in 1990. | about | ||
| Proceedings Of The International Conference Of Oiled Mayors Part 1 June 26-27 1989 In Valdez Alaska | Prince William Sound Community College | June 26, 1989 | From conference summary: “In June 1989, mayors representing coastal communities victimized by two of history’s worst oil spills – the … | citizen-oversight-and-history-of-the-council resources |