Board of Directors News

The Council will hold several events in Valdez next week. They will include the Council’s annual Board meeting and a public reception. These events are free and open to the public.

Public reception: Wednesday, May 1

In conjunction with the Board meeting, the Board of Directors for the Alaska Tanker Company, Hilcorp, and the Council will be co-sponsoring a public reception on Wednesday, May 1. The reception will be held outdoors from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Kelsey Municipal Plaza, at 412 Ferry Way (MAP) In the event of poor weather, the reception will be moved to the Valdez Civic Center.

Board meeting: Thursday and Friday, May 2-3

Those interested in attending the Board meeting can do so:

• In person at the Valdez Civic Center, at 110 Clifton Drive (MAP)
• By teleconference (1-888-788-0099, meeting ID: 811 8669 6249)
• Or by videoconference (https://pwsrcac.zoom.us/j/81186696249)

Visual presentations given during the meeting can be streamed live through the Zoom link or accessed by download at the link below.

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Agenda and meeting documents

The meeting agenda is subject to change before or during the meeting. 

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Tentative schedule

• Thursday: 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The meeting is open to the public, except for executive sessions. Public comments are scheduled to be taken on Thursday starting at 8:40 a.m. Those wishing to speak during public comments are highly encouraged to sign up ahead of time by emailing Jennifer Fleming.

Agenda highlights

The Council will be conducting regular business during the meeting, including seating of established directors and committee members, election of new board officers, and updates from Council ex officio members, staff, and committees. Other topics included on the agenda are:

• An activity report by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company on the Valdez Marine Terminal and Ship Escort Response Vessel System operations, including an update on Alyeska’s efforts to address concerns identified in the Council’s report “Assessment of Risks and Safety Culture at Alyeska’s Valdez Marine Terminal.”
• A presentation on the Pikka Project as it relates to the Valdez Marine Terminal by representatives of Santos.
• An update from Council staff on work being done by the Alaska Regional Response Team’s Regional Stakeholder Committee Task Force.
• Consideration of a resolution requesting a voluntary vessel speed reduction by the Trans Alaska Pipeline System tankers submitted by Oasis Earth.
• A summary of the Council’s monitoring of drills and exercises in 2023.
• An update on community outreach activities done by the Council over the past year.
• A report from the Council’s legislative monitors and staff on political developments and prospects coming out of Washington, D.C. and Juneau.

Anyone exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, flu, or cold should attend virtually.

Council Board meetings are routinely recorded and may be disseminated to the public by the Council or by the news media.

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Media release: Prince William Sound RCAC board meeting and reception in Valdez, May 2024

The Council held a Board meeting in Anchorage on Thursday and Friday, January 25-26, 2024.

• Final Agenda (PDF)
• Meeting Materials

The Council conducted regular business during the meeting, including updates from Council ex officio members, staff and committees. Other topics included on the agenda were:

• An activity report by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company on the Valdez Marine Terminal and Ship Escort Response Vessel System operations, including an update on Alyeska’s efforts to address concerns identified in the Council’s report “Assessment of Risks and Safety Culture at the Valdez Marine Terminal.”
• A presentation from Alaska Tanker Company on upgrades and changes to their Alaska fleet.
• Introduction and discussions with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Designee, Emma Pokon.
• A report on the results from the Council’s Long-Term Environmental Monitoring Program, now in its 30th year, analyzing mussels, marine sediment and passive sampling devices to monitor oil contamination associated with operation of the Valdez Marine Terminal and associated tankers.
• A briefing from Council staff on the renewal of Alyeska’s Valdez Marine Terminal Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan, including comments submitted by the Council to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in December 2023.
• A presentation on the recent Hope Spot designation for Prince William Sound by the Prince William Sound Stewardship Foundation.
• A presentation on the Shepard Point Marine Tribal Transportation Oil Spill and Marine Casualty Response Facility by the Native Village of Eyak.
• Consideration by the Council to create a designated recreation seat on the Board and appointment of a new director to fill the seat, should it be approved.

Council Board meetings are routinely recorded and may be disseminated to the public by the Council or by the news media.