Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Subcommittee on Water Resources
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ISBN:
Category : Oil pollution of water
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Oil Spill Response in the Great Lakes
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Subcommittee on Water Resources
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Oil pollution of water
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Oil pollution of water
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Responding to Oil Spills in the U.S. Arctic Marine Environment
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: 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.
Publisher: 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.
Oversight of Oil Spill Protections for the Great Lakes
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management
Publisher:
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Category : Environmental policy
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Environmental policy
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Great Lakes Oil Spill Response Capabilities Evaluation
Author: Aaron C Davenport
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781977412904
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This report presents an assessment of the ability of government agencies and the private sector to collectively respond to Great Lakes oil spill scenarios relating to Area Contingency Plans while characterizing capabilities and gaps.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781977412904
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This report presents an assessment of the ability of government agencies and the private sector to collectively respond to Great Lakes oil spill scenarios relating to Area Contingency Plans while characterizing capabilities and gaps.
Legal Pollution of the Great Lakes
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Great Lakes-St.Lawrence Seaway Navigation Season Extension Program, FY1979
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Great Lakes Water Quality Issues
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Subcommittee on Water Resources
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Lakes
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Lakes
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Winter Navigation on the Great Lakes
Author: James L. Wuebben
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428914749
Category : Great Lakes (North America)
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428914749
Category : Great Lakes (North America)
Languages : en
Pages : 59
Book Description
Great Lakes-St.Lawrence Seaway Navigation Season Extension Interim Feasibility Study
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Fish and Wildlife Service Spill Response Contingency Plan
Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Oil spills and wildlife
Languages : en
Pages : 934
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Oil spills and wildlife
Languages : en
Pages : 934
Book Description