Oil accident ignites response debate

Journal Article · Thu Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1988 · J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6850608

Nichols, A B

This article describes the environmental effects of the oil spill that occurred at Ashland Oil Company's Floreffe river terminal 25 miles south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Besides serious drinking water shortages, the contamination caused massive fish and water flow mortality. A task force was established by the EPA to study the regulations governing contingency planning and response under the Clean Water Act. In addition, the task force reviewed the implementation and enforcement aspects of oil spill regulations. Several bills were introduced in Congress that would regulate above ground storage tanks and revitalize oil spill legislation.

• OSTI ID: 6850608
• Journal Information: J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States), Journal Name: J. - Water Pollut. Control Fed.; (United States) Vol. 60:4; ISSN JWPFA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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