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PS/BC Oil Spill Task Force

PS/BC Oil Spill Task Force. Annual Meeting 2013 Jurisdictional Update. Presented by Dale Jensen Program Manager WA State Dept of Ecology Spill Prevention, Preparedness & Response Program. Program Data (July 2011- June 2013). Jurisdictional Update 2013.

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PS/BC Oil Spill Task Force

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  1. PS/BC Oil Spill Task Force Annual Meeting 2013 Jurisdictional Update Presented by Dale Jensen Program Manager WA State Dept of Ecology Spill Prevention, Preparedness & Response Program

  2. Program Data (July 2011- June 2013)

  3. Jurisdictional Update 2013 • Re-signing Memorandum of Understanding with US Coast Guard in 2013 • Derelict Vessel Legislation • A joint effort between the Department of Natural Resources and the Spills program led to the passage of HB 1245 in 2013

  4. Jurisdictional Update 2013 • North Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Risk Assessment (VTRA) Study • Program re-organization to maximize resources for better customer service delivery • New Director of Ecology – Maia Bellon

  5. Jurisdictional Update 2013 • Implementing House Bill 1186 • Rulemaking for oil spill contingency plans and natural resource damages rules • C-Plan rule will enhance preparedness standards statewide, providing for best achievable protection utilizing best available technology, vessel of opportunity program, basic aerial reconnaissance and volunteer management. • The NRDA rule will address the amount assessed for damages incurred to be $3-300 for spills where over 1000 gallons is discharged to water. • Rule adopted January 2013

  6. Jurisdictional Update 2013 • Implementing House Bill 1186 continue… • Volunteer Management Coordination • Working with existing volunteer organizations • Working through Northwest Area Committee • System to register volunteers • Vessel of Opportunity Program • System to register vessel of opportunity volunteers

  7. Thank you. Dale Jensen, Program Manager Dale.jensen@ecy.wa.gov www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/spills.html www.rrt10nwac.com

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