Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and FisheriesPublisher:
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Prince William Sound After Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and FisheriesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Out of the Channel
Author: John KeeblePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Keeble, author of the novels Yellowfish and Broken ground, presents a detailed, almost novelistic account of the disaster, its implications and ramifications, and the fiasco of Exxon's response (cleanup and coverup), which may well have done more lasting ecological damage than the original offense. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Author: Elspeth LeacockPublisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438102240
Category : Oil spills
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
In March 1989, the Exxon Valdez spilled approximately 11 million gallons of oil when it ran aground in one of the largest oil spills in the history of the United States. This book details the timeline of the oil spill, examining reasons for the accident, the inefficient system that impeded cleanup efforts, and the effects of the extensive spill on the pristine environment of Prince William Sound, Alaska. Coverage includes long-term effects on both humans and wildlife in addition to a review of the reparations paid by the oil company and oil policy changes enacted by Congress after this disaster.
Investigation of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Prince William Sound, Alaska
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Offshore Energy ResourcesPublisher:
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Category : Liability for oil pollution damages
Languages : en
Pages : 1154
Book Description
Investigation of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Prince William Sound, Alaska: Investigation of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, Prince William Sound, Alaska
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Offshore Energy ResourcesPublisher:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1156
Book Description
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Author: National Response Team (U.S.)Publisher:
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Category : Exxon Valdez (Ship)
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Investigation of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, Prince William Sound, Alaska: Oil spill cleanup operation and damage assessment
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Offshore Energy ResourcesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
Prince William Sound After Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and FisheriesPublisher:
ISBN: 9780160411250
Category : Liability for oil pollution damages
Languages : en
Pages : 389
Book Description
Evaluation of the Condition of Prince William Sound Shorelines Following the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill and Subsequent Shoreline Treatment
Author: The EXXON Valdez Oil Spill a Report to the President
Author: Samuel K. SkinnerPublisher: Nimble Books
ISBN: 9781608880492
Category : Oil pollution of the sea
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Shortly after midnight on March 24, 1989, the 987-foot tank vessel Exxon Valdez struck Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska. What followed was the largest oil spill in U.S. history. The oil slick has spread over 3,000 square miles and onto over 350 miles of beaches in Prince William Sound, one of the most pristine and magnificent natural areas in the country. Experts still are assessing the environmental and economic implications of the incident. The job of cleaning up the spill is under way, and although the initial response proceeded slowly, major steps have been taken. The very large spill size, the remote location, and the character of the oil all tested spill preparedness and response capabilities. Government and industry plans, individually and collectively, proved to be wholly insufficient to control an oil spill of the magnitude of the Exxon Valdez incident. Initial industry efforts to get equipment on scene were unreasonably slow, and once deployed the equipment could not cope with the spill. Moreover, the various contingency plans did not refer to each other or establish a workable response command hierarchy. This resulted in confusion and delayed the cleanup. Prepared by the National Response Team, this report was requested by the President and undertaken by Secretary of Transportation Samuel K. Skinner and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator William K. Reilly. The report addresses the preparedness for, the response to, and early lessons learned from the Exxon Valdez incident. The President has also asked Secretary Skinner to coordinate the efforts of all federal agencies involved in the cleanup and Administrator Reilly to coordinate the long-term recovery of the affected areas of the Alaskan environment. These efforts are ongoing. The report addresses a number of important environmental, energy, economic, and health implications of the incident.