A change of command ceremony was held in Anchorage July 15th, where Capt. Sean MacKenzie was relieved by Capt. Leanne Lusk of command of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Anchorage.
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Committee Chairs, Vice-Chairs elected
July 17, 2020 · Filed Under: Highlighted, News
A big part of conducting regular Council business, even in times that are anything but regular, is committee elections. This month, elections were held for the PROPS and Protocol committees. Choosing experienced, qualified committee leadership is an invaluable part of the continued success of CIRCAC.
GRID system development continues
July 17, 2020 · Filed Under: Highlighted, News
Like everyone, the Corona virus pandemic has forced us to cancel certain plans this summer. Regular response training drills with our industry and state partners have been postponed. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t still sharpening the tools that would be deployed in the event of an incident in Cook Inlet.
Outreach Director paddles into retirement
June 16, 2020 · Filed Under: News
It’s a uniquely Alaskan equation: a few bucks in pocket, a bit of wanderlust and the energy of youth are all that many need to find their way to, and make a new life in, Alaska. That’s true for Lynda Giguere who retired at the end of May as our Director of Public Outreach. “I » Learn More
Recertification application open for comments
June 12, 2020 · Filed Under: Highlighted, News
Each year, CIRCAC undergoes a formal review for recertification by the U.S. Coast Guard. The review ensures we’re meeting our obligations under OPA 90 and properly serving the communities in which we work. This year, the U.S. Coast Guard will conduct its triennial review; a more in depth accounting of CIRCAC’s work and process in » Learn More
Glacier Oil and Gas suspends operations in Cook Inlet
June 9, 2020 · Filed Under: News
Glacier Oil and Gas, a subsidiary of Cook Inlet Energy, LLC, has been granted approval to suspend its operations at the Redoubt Unit (RU) by the Alaska Division of Oil and Gas. In granting the Suspension of Operation and Production (SOP), Division Director Tom Stokes found that SOP will “promote the prevention of economic and » Learn More
Cook Inlet Navigator E-News
April 30, 2020 · Filed Under: Highlighted, News
In this month’s issue, we welcome Scott Arndt to the Board of Directors, representing the Kodiak Island Borough. Scholarship winners announced and ADEC releases the public comments submitted for its public scoping process for oil spill regulations.
Scholarship winners announced
April 20, 2020 · Filed Under: Highlighted, News
We are happy to announce the winners for our 2020 program. CIRCAC launched its scholarship program to support area students who are pursuing courses of study that can advance our mission and promote future stewardship of Cook Inlet’s waters and shorelines. The CIRCAC/Captain Barry Eldridge Memorial Scholarship is offered for Maritime Studies. Until his death » Learn More
Cook Inlet Navigator E-News
March 6, 2020 · Filed Under: Highlighted, News
In this month’s issue, our Board President John Williams offers his thoughts on plans to roll back oil spill prevention and response regulations in Alaska and we meet our new Director of Public Outreach, Shaylon Cochran. You can comment on the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s public scoping process for oil spill regulations here. And, » Learn More
Pressures are mounting on Alaska’s oil spill prevention and response system
February 27, 2020 · Filed Under: Highlighted, News
