Citizen oversight anchors the Council’s purpose
The Council is neither for nor against development – our purpose is solely to make sure the system is as safe as it can possibly be made while oil is being transported through our region.
Schantz Observer Column
Schantz: Working together builds trust
The Council’s partnerships with regulators and industry help progress our shared goal for the safe transportation of oil in the Exxon Valdez oil spill region. Our research, advice, and resources help support regulators and industry towards that goal. It is important to share and celebrate joint accomplishments and positive progress, especially during this current time … Read more
Increased oil production must be matched with effective oversight
By Robert Archibald, President, and Donna Schantz, Executive Director The Council’s mandates were created after the Exxon Valdez oil spill: prevent the return of the complacency that led to that disaster; advocate for oil spill prevention and strong response capabilities in case prevention measures fail; minimize environmental impacts of terminal facilities and associated tankers; and … Read more
Preventing oil spills requires strong safeguards, oversight, and information
I was reminded recently that when the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, or OPA 90, was voted on by Congress after the Exxon Valdez oil spill, it passed unanimously by both the House and the Senate.