MARILYN HEIMAN, US ARCTIC PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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Exxon Valdez Tanker Spill – March 24 1989

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Exxon Valdez spill images

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Images of Prince William Sound

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the

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Report of the Alaska Oil Spill Commission

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• Prevention and Preparedness are key• In region, source control and response capability• Need strong regulations for all types of oil facilities • Need adequate, well trained personnel and equipment to

respond to a worst case discharge

IMPROVEMENTS MADE AFTER THE SPILL• Double Hull Tankers• World Class High-powered Tugs• Citizen’s Advisory Councils• State funding for preparedness and response• Drills and Inspections

LESSONS LEARNED

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USCG

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Remote, Extreme, and Vulnerable

USGS

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Shell’s 2012 Drilling Season

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Arctic Standards: Seasonal Drilling Limits

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Arctic Shipping

NSIDCUSCG

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• Shipping Lanes• Areas to be Avoided• Seasonal Speed Limits• Automatic Identification System

(AIS) Monitoring and Compliance

• Information for Mariners: Coast Pilot, charting, weather

• Oil Spill Removal Organizations• Harbor/Marine Safety

Committee

STANDARDS OF CAREBering Strait

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