Study in Progress
Responding to Oil Spills in Arctic Marine Environments
Ocean Studies Board
Current stage:
Meetings and report drafting in progress
Meetings
Responding to Oil Spills in Arctic Marine Environments - 12/17/12
Responding to Oil Spills in Arctic Marine Environments - 02/04/13
Responding to Oil Spills in Arctic Marine Environments - 03/19/13
Statement of Task
The National Research Council will assess the current state of science and engineering regarding oil spill response and environmental assessment in the Arctic region (with a specific focus on the Bering Strait and north), with emphasis on potential impacts in U.S. waters.
Read the full Statement of Task [PDF]
About this Study
Primary Board:
Ocean Studies BoardSponsor(s):
American Petroleum Institute; Arctic Research Commission; Bureau of Ocean Energy Management; Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; Marine Mammal Commission; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Oil Spill Recovery Institute; U.S. Coast GuardCollaborating Unit(s):
Polar Research BoardTransportation Research Board
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