S. 941: A Bill to enhance the navigation safety of oil tankers operating in the Prince William Sound, Alaska. Introduced in the Senate of the United States, One Hundred First Congress, First Session, May 9, 1989
Senate bill 941 would enhance the navigational safety of oil tankers operating in the Prince William Sound, Alaska. This bill addresses the piloting of oil tankers entering and leaving the Port of Valdez; the licensing of personnel responsible for the navigation of tankers operating in Prince William Sound; the national driver register and amendments to the Airport and Airway Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1987; alcohol and controlled substances testing; the operation of the Bligh Reef navigation light; vessel traffic services; oil spill contingency plans and approval; establishment of the Prince William Sound Oil spill Recovery Institute and its functions; oil spill disaster assistance; and penalties.
- OSTI ID:
- 5340241
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ALASKA
ALCOHOLS
CLEANING
COASTAL WATERS
CONTROL
DRUGS
EMERGENCY PLANS
ENERGY SOURCES
FEDERAL REGION X
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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LICENSING
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NAVIGATION
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OPERATING LICENSES
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ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PETROLEUM
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SHIPS
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