OPA 90 directs the Council in its efforts to improve marine transportation and oil facility operations and mandates action to that end. COOK INLET RCAC must provide advice and recommendations on policies, permits and site-specific regulations for terminal and tanker operations and maintenance; monitor environmental impacts of the operation of terminals and tankers; monitor terminals and tanker operations and maintenance that may affect the environment near terminals; review the adequacy of oil-spill prevention and contingency plans for terminals and tankers; provide advice and recommendations on port operations, policies and practices; and review standards for tankers bound for, loading at, or exiting from oil terminals among other duties.

OPA 90 document (PDF) Information on the Regional Citizen’s Advisory Councils can be found in Section 5002 of OPA 90.