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Developing Sustainable National & Regional Frameworks for Oil Spill Preparedness

Developing Sustainable National & Regional Frameworks for Oil Spill Preparedness. Peter Taylor, OSPRI Manager. Requirement: Plans and procedures in place to maximise protection of ecological and socio-economic resources in case of oil spills. Putting Prevention First

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Developing Sustainable National & Regional Frameworks for Oil Spill Preparedness

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  1. Developing SustainableNational & Regional Frameworksfor Oil Spill Preparedness Peter Taylor, OSPRI Manager

  2. Requirement:Plans and procedures in place to maximise protection of ecological and socio-economic resources in case of oil spills

  3. Putting Prevention First Number of medium (7-700 tonnes) and large (>700 tonnes)shipping spills per decade from 1970 to 2010 Number of spills 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s

  4. Five Important Messages from International Experience • Major spills are rare but can happen • Pre-planning response processes is vital • Clear authority and control are essential • Risk-based contingency planning is proven to be effective • Involving regional/international support improves response effectiveness

  5. National Planning in Kazakhstan • A new National Plan is under development • Various workshops and meetings in 2011 • Involves coordination across government • Framework for industry’s contingency plans • Building block for regional cooperation • Consideration being given to ratifying key international Conventions

  6. Caspian Sea region • Signing and implementation of the Oil Spill Protocol to the Tehran Convention: • 12 August 2011 • Mandates a regional cooperation mechanism • Implementation will be a very positive development

  7. Thank youPeter Taylor,OSPRI Managerospri.manager@ipieca.org

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