Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives, One Hundred First Congress, First Session, on Topics Concerning the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Into the Prince William Sound of Alaska, April 6, 1989 |
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... accident . I no longer fear sounding like Chicken Little with idle threats that the sky is falling ; instead , for the people and wildlife of Alaska , the sky has fallen and will all suffer as a result of our unpreparedness . Mr. TAUZIN ...
... accident . I no longer fear sounding like Chicken Little with idle threats that the sky is falling ; instead , for the people and wildlife of Alaska , the sky has fallen and will all suffer as a result of our unpreparedness . Mr. TAUZIN ...
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... accident and call for a prohibition to energy exploration and development in environmentally sensi- tive areas , such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge . That , too , would be wrong . We must resist any exploitation of this ...
... accident and call for a prohibition to energy exploration and development in environmentally sensi- tive areas , such as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge . That , too , would be wrong . We must resist any exploitation of this ...
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... accident was avoidable and the result of gross negli- gence on the part of the master . In response , I believe this ... accidents as quickly as possible . It's my understanding that these contingency plans are outdated nd that they were ...
... accident was avoidable and the result of gross negli- gence on the part of the master . In response , I believe this ... accidents as quickly as possible . It's my understanding that these contingency plans are outdated nd that they were ...
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... accident raises many questions about the adequacy of America's ability to first prevent , and , if necessary , respond to oil and chemical spills in U.S. waters . That should be the focus of today's hearing . While the people of Alaska ...
... accident raises many questions about the adequacy of America's ability to first prevent , and , if necessary , respond to oil and chemical spills in U.S. waters . That should be the focus of today's hearing . While the people of Alaska ...
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... accident , covering a 1300 square mile area , which is larger than my own State of Rhode Island , is really awesome to comprehend , and the supposed " environmental dooms - dayers " have been warning about such a catastrophe for nearly ...
... accident , covering a 1300 square mile area , which is larger than my own State of Rhode Island , is really awesome to comprehend , and the supposed " environmental dooms - dayers " have been warning about such a catastrophe for nearly ...
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Page 83 - ... any costs or expenses incurred by the Federal Government or any State government in the restoration or replacement of natural resources damaged or destroyed as a result of a discharge of oil or a hazardous substance in violation of subsection (b) of this section.
Page 139 - If the waters of the sea are polluted by the drilling or production operations conducted by or on behalf of the lessee, and such pollution damages or threatens to damage aquatic life, wildlife, or public or private property, the control and total removal of the pollutant, wheresoever found, proximately resulting therefrom shall be at the expense of the lessee...
Page 140 - The Trans-Alaska Pipeline Liability Fund is hereby established as a non-profit corporate entity that may sue and be sued in its own name. The Fund shall be administered by the holders of the trans-Alaska pipeline right-of-way under regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
Page 144 - SEC. 301. The Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Commerce, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture, and the General Services Administration...
Page 82 - Loss of profits or impairment of earning capacity due to injury or destruction of real or personal property or natural resources, including loss of subsistence hunting, fishing and gathering opportunities.
Page 137 - Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, EDWARD P.
Page 137 - No. 5. If confirmed, are there any issues from which you may have to recuse or disqualify yourself because of a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest?
Page 97 - ... obtained; and, (2) Specifies the method used to obtain such evidence, such as personal observation of the individual, or by chemical testing of the individual. (c) An entry shall be made in the official log book, if carried, pertaining to those individuals for whom evidence of intoxication is obtained. The individual must be informed of this entry and the entry must be witnessed by a second person. (d) If an individual directly involved in a casualty refuses to submit to, or cooperate in, the...
Page 82 - ... loss of profits or impairment of earning capacity due to injury to, or destruction of, real or personal property or natural resources; and (F) loss of tax revenue for a period of one year due to injury to real or personal property.
Page 140 - In any case where liability without fault is imposed pursuant to this subsection and the damages involved were caused by the negligence of a third party, the rules of subrogation shall apply in accordance with the law of the jurisdiction where the damage occurred. Antitrust Laws (y) The grant of a right-of-way or permit pursuant to this section shall grant no immunity from the operation of the Federal antitrust laws.