Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public WorksPublisher:
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
The Environmental Protection Agency's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Program
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public WorksPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Understanding Oil Spills and Oil Spill Response
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Oil pollution of water
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Design Guide for Oil Spill Prevention and Control at Substations
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Category : Oil pollution of rivers, harbors, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
National Response Center
Author: National Response Center (U.S.)Publisher:
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Category : Marine accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks
Author: Terrance I. NortonPublisher: Nova Science Publishers
ISBN: 9781606921180
Category : Oil spills
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Oil leaks from aboveground tanks have contaminated soil and water, threatening human health and wildlife. To prevent damage from oil spills, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule in 1973. EPA's 10 regions inspect oil storage facilities to ensure compliance with the rule. EPA estimates that about 571,000 facilities are subject to this rule. Some states also regulate oil storage tanks. GAO determined (1) how EPA regions implement the SPCC program, (2) the data EPA has to implement and evaluate the program, and (3) whether some states' tank programs suggest ways for EPA to improve its program. GAO surveyed all 10 EPA regions and interviewed officials in EPA and six states selected on the basis of experts' recommendations, among other criteria.
Guidance Manual for Developing Best Management Practices (BMP).
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Category : Environmental impact analysis
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 030929889X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
U.S. Arctic waters north of the Bering Strait and west of the Canadian border encompass a vast area that is usually ice covered for much of the year, but is increasingly experiencing longer periods and larger areas of open water due to climate change. Sparsely inhabited with a wide variety of ecosystems found nowhere else, this region is vulnerable to damage from human activities. As oil and gas, shipping, and tourism activities increase, the possibilities of an oil spill also increase. How can we best prepare to respond to such an event in this challenging environment? Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment reviews the current state of the science regarding oil spill response and environmental assessment in the Arctic region north of the Bering Strait, with emphasis on the potential impacts in U.S. waters. This report describes the unique ecosystems and environment of the Arctic and makes recommendations to provide an effective response effort in these challenging conditions. According to Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment, a full range of proven oil spill response technologies is needed in order to minimize the impacts on people and sensitive ecosystems. This report identifies key oil spill research priorities, critical data and monitoring needs, mitigation strategies, and important operational and logistical issues. The Arctic acts as an integrating, regulating, and mediating component of the physical, atmospheric and cryospheric systems that govern life on Earth. Not only does the Arctic serve as regulator of many of the Earth's large-scale systems and processes, but it is also an area where choices made have substantial impact on life and choices everywhere on planet Earth. This report's recommendations will assist environmentalists, industry, state and local policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of this special region to preserve and protect it from damaging oil spills.
How EPA Works
Author: United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Management and Organization DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Author: Texas
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