About CIRCAC
On March 29, 1989, the oil tanker, Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef in Alaska’s Prince William Sound. The incident also changed forever the way crude oil is transported in the United States.
In the aftermath of the Exxon oil spill, Congress crafted a comprehensive oil spill prevention bill. The Oil Pollution Act (OPA) of 1990 is the result of public hearings around the state where citizens and local government leaders demanded public involvement in the oversight of oil transportation.
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Captain Plummer Awarded by Oil Spill Task ForceThe Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force, whose members represent Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii in strengthening state and provincial abilities to prevent, prepare for and respond to oil spills, have awarded Captain Timothy Plummer of Tesoro Maritime Company a 2008 Legacy Award. Read more.
The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 includes a provision calling for an annual review of Cook Inlet RCAC’s activities by the United States Coast Guard. The recertification process is designed to insure that Cook Inlet RCAC is meeting the mandates spelled out in OPA 90 and is representing the interests of the communities within the vicinity of the terminal operations. Read more.
