Outer Continental Shelf Oil & Gas Leasing Program: 1997-2002, Final Environmental Impact Statement, Volume 1U.S. Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, 1996 |
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... oil spills in the marine environment from the movement of oil by tanker , it has been more than 20 years since any substantial environmental impacts have been observed as a result of spills from OCS oil production or transportation ...
... oil spills in the marine environment from the movement of oil by tanker , it has been more than 20 years since any substantial environmental impacts have been observed as a result of spills from OCS oil production or transportation ...
Page iii
... oil spills . Oil spills could cause impacts that are more visible than those from routine activities . Some degree of impact is likely on most of the environmental and socioeconomic resources . In virtually all cases , impacts should ...
... oil spills . Oil spills could cause impacts that are more visible than those from routine activities . Some degree of impact is likely on most of the environmental and socioeconomic resources . In virtually all cases , impacts should ...
Page iv
... oil spills , and because the populations of potentially affected species are greatest there . If populations of eagles , falcons , puffins , auks , or other fish eating birds are exposed to spilled oil , recovery could take longer . If ...
... oil spills , and because the populations of potentially affected species are greatest there . If populations of eagles , falcons , puffins , auks , or other fish eating birds are exposed to spilled oil , recovery could take longer . If ...
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... oil spills , they could become unsuitable for use during the cleanup period . Displacement of tourists and recreationists should not last more than one season . Platforms may enhance recreational fishing in some areas . Fishing ...
... oil spills , they could become unsuitable for use during the cleanup period . Displacement of tourists and recreationists should not last more than one season . Platforms may enhance recreational fishing in some areas . Fishing ...
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... oil spills have been observed for more than 20 years , environmental degradation that might result fromspills continues to be one of the greatest causes of concern about OCS development . Based on past experience , damaged or broken ...
... oil spills have been observed for more than 20 years , environmental degradation that might result fromspills continues to be one of the greatest causes of concern about OCS development . Based on past experience , damaged or broken ...
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