Each year, EPA Region 7 responds to about 40 regional incidents like this one. These incidents range from mercury cleanups to oil spill response to lead removal. The chemical explosion at Port Neal identifies th
For Incidents within 200 miles of the US coast refer to the Non Tank Vessel Response Plan carried on this vessel. PORT CONTACT If an oil spill occurs when the vessel is in port, whatever the cause, it is the master's duty immediately to activate the vessel's Oil Pollution Prevention ...
He said private sector involvement should be seen as a “bottom line” issue rather than just a feel-good pr move. That’s clear after a disaster as companies try to re-open quickly to serve customers in the community. And, that business-case approach should be similarly applied when it ...
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