San Francisco Oil Spill: Hearings Before a Special Subcommittee of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives, Ninety-second Congress, First Session ... February 8, 9, 1971, Volume 53U.S. Government Printing Office, 1971 - 533 pages |
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... problem of increased navigational safety in the San Francisco Bay . As you may know , I represent the city and county of San Francisco in the State Senate of Cali- fornia . As a resident of the San Francisco Bay area , I am ex- tremely ...
... problem of increased navigational safety in the San Francisco Bay . As you may know , I represent the city and county of San Francisco in the State Senate of Cali- fornia . As a resident of the San Francisco Bay area , I am ex- tremely ...
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... problem . The Chair does feel that the question is not a jurisdictional one , but rather a solution to a very impressive problem . Senator MARKS . Thank you very much . Mr. DINGELL . Our next witness will be our very distinguished ...
... problem . The Chair does feel that the question is not a jurisdictional one , but rather a solution to a very impressive problem . Senator MARKS . Thank you very much . Mr. DINGELL . Our next witness will be our very distinguished ...
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... problem . Concurrently with the Federal Government actions outlined above Standard Oil Co. had immediately placed in operation their con- tingency plan and all available gear , that is , booms , skimmers , vac- uum trucks and ...
... problem . Concurrently with the Federal Government actions outlined above Standard Oil Co. had immediately placed in operation their con- tingency plan and all available gear , that is , booms , skimmers , vac- uum trucks and ...
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... problem and required actions on their part were taken forthwith . Under the provisions of Public Law 91-224 , the Federal Govern- ment will take over required clean - up action , if it is considered that the spill action and efforts of ...
... problem and required actions on their part were taken forthwith . Under the provisions of Public Law 91-224 , the Federal Govern- ment will take over required clean - up action , if it is considered that the spill action and efforts of ...
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... problem . This policy must be followed to obtain understanding from the public , ensure cooperation from all interested parties and to check the spread of misinformation . National Administration policy and the Freedom of Information ...
... problem . This policy must be followed to obtain understanding from the public , ensure cooperation from all interested parties and to check the spread of misinformation . National Administration policy and the Freedom of Information ...
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$5 per shift accident Admiral WHALEN agencies Angel Island ARIZONA STANDARD Army Engr Dist bar pilot beaches birds California cargo Chairman channel cleaning cleanup Coast Guard collision committee communications Congress Contingency Plan coordination damage DINGELL disaster Duty Hours environmental equipment established Federal Fish and Game following geographical positions Golden Gate Bridge Government Harbor Advisory Radar hazardous hearing LEGGETT legislation Lieutenant MACDONALD MAILLIARD main traffic directions Marine Exchange maritime MCCLOSKEY miles wide National navigation Office oil spill operation Oregon Standard personnel POINT BARROW pollution incident port present problem question radio recommendations Reference chart Regional reports response Richmond safety San Francisco Bay San Francisco Zoo Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Channel sea lanes SHAROOD ships SIMENSTAD Standard Oil statement tankers Telephone Thank tion traffic lane traffic separation schemes U. S. Army Engr U.S. Coast Guard vessels volunteers wide separation zone wildlife zone is centred
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Page 22 - removal" refers to removal of the oil or hazardous substances from the water and shorelines or the taking of such other actions as may be necessary to minimize or mitigate damage to the public health or welfare, including, but not limited to, fish, shellfish, wildlife, and public and private property, shorelines, and beaches; (9) "contiguous zone...
Page 22 - Congress hereby declares that it is the policy of the United States that there Prohibition. should be no discharges of oil or hazardous substances into or upon the navigable waters of the United States, adjoining shorelines, or into or upon the waters of the contiguous zone...
Page 82 - If the foreign ship is within a contiguous zone, as defined in article 24. of the Convention on the Territorial Sea and the Contiguous Zone, the pursuit may only be undertaken if there has been a violation of the rights for the protection of which the zone was established.
Page 24 - NIC will establish and maintain liaison with the US National Committee for the Prevention of Pollution of the Seas by Oil to promote a consistent United States posture regarding oil pollution control.
Page 19 - ... (A) assignment of duties and responsibilities among Federal departments and agencies in coordination with State and local agencies, including, but not limited to, water pollution control, conservation, and port authorities; (B) identification, procurement, maintenance, and storage of equipment and supplies; (C) establishment or designation of a strike force consisting of personnel who shall be trained, prepared, and available to provide necessary services to carry out the Plan, including the...
Page 21 - Major disaster" means any flood, drought, fire, hurricane, earthquake, storm, or other catastrophe in any part of the United States which, in the determination of the President, is or threatens to be of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant disaster assistance by the Federal Government to supplement the efforts and available resources of States...
Page 21 - For the purpose of this section, the term — (1) 'oil' means oil of any kind or in any form, including, but not limited to, petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil; (2) 'discharge...
Page 256 - Research Service. Forest Service. Department of Defense: Army Corps of Engineers (dredging, aquatic plants). Department of Commerce: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Department of the Interior: Bureau of Land Management. Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife. Geological Survey. Bureau of Reclamation.
Page 88 - Btuh. boiling point : the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the absolute external pressure at the liquid-vapor interface.
Page 530 - Low level effects that may interrupt any of the numerous events necessary for the propagation of marine species and for the survival of those species which stand higher in the marine food web.