Oil Spill Prevention: Progress Made in Developing Alaska Demonstration Programs
RCED-93-178
Published: Aug 05, 1993. Publicly Released: Aug 05, 1993.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO provided information on the effectiveness and management of two Alaska oil spill demonstration programs, focusing on whether: (1) the programs have increased citizen, industry, and government awareness of environmental issues; and (2) policies and procedures have been established that encourage cooperation and foster successful long-term partnerships.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Transportation | The Secretary of Transportation should direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to report annually to Congress on: (1) the progress of the Alaska demonstration programs in achieving the act's purposes; and (2) whether the demonstration programs have reached such a level that they should be used as models if Congress considers expanding the programs to other locations. |
Closed – Implemented
The Coast Guard prepared an annual report to Congress as recommended. It was issued in April 1995.
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| Department of Transportation | The Secretary of Transportation should intercede, if necessary, directly with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to encourage the establishment of a memorandum of agreement on EPA participation in the Cook Inlet program. |
Closed – Not Implemented
On the basis of progress that has been made regarding EPA's involvement with the councils, the Department does not anticipate the need for a formal memorandum of understanding with EPA.
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Crude oil pipeline operationsEnvironmental monitoringEnvironmental policiesstate relationsFunds managementInternal controlsOil pollutionOil spillsPublic enterprise revolving fundslocal relations