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...toward fixing this long-standing problem, by unanimously adopting a resolution proposing to amend the OSLTF and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA90), in four ways:1. Increase the oil fee paid into the Fund;2. Institute a spill fee on cargo...
...another good Samaritan, Erickson said. The Coast Guard helped retrieve some floating debris and ensured there was no oil pollution.Erickson said the Coast Guard never learned the names of the floatplane pilot or the people who were rescued...
...safe operation of the Valdez Marine Terminal and the oil tankers that use it. The council's work is guided by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, and its contract with Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. The council's 19 member organizations are...
...partnership is exactly what's called for in the National Response Plan. (This plan, which grew out of the federal Oil Pollution Act of 1990, establishes a nationwide framework for dealing with oil spills.)Of course the spiller should pay for...
...have prevented it altogether. On the issue of who should pay for enhanced shipping safety, Congress should amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 as follows: Reinstate the 5-cent-per-barrel oil import fee to refill the federal Oil Spill Liability...
...group Greenpeace was found guilty of violating Alaska oil pollution prevention laws. The defense is trying to have the...Capt. Arne Sorensen guilty May 9 of violating Alaska oil pollution prevention laws. Greenpeace was found guilty of two...
...on felony charges of first-degree arson and first-degree criminal mischief, along with a misdemeanor count of oil pollution for the Sept. 21 fire started in fuel lines at DeHarts Marina. Damage from the fire exceeded $150,000 and the...
...Development. Prompted by an increase in the frequency of oil pollution violations, the Coast Guard issued a directive in January updating guidelines for enforcing oil pollution provisions of an international convention on maritime...
...Gottardi has pleaded innocent to first-degree arson, third-degree criminal mischief and a misdemeanor charge of oil pollution. "They've been trying to force me out of Juneau for awhile," Gottardi said. But he added that his arrest at...
...000. Lewis also could be made to pay restitution to the oil companies and the state. Lewis also faces charges for oil pollution and weapons misconduct, said Assistant Attorney General Kevin Burke. Those charges don't need grand jury approval...