ITEM TITLE:
#26-06 - Endorsing Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council for Recertification by the U.S. Coast Guard
SUBMITTED BY: Sheri Pierce, MMC, City Clerk
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Expenditure Required: NA
Unencumbered Balance: NA
Funding Source: NA
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution #26-06 endorsing Prince William Sound RCAC for recertification by the U.S. Coast Guard.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Each year the U.S. Coast Guard is required to review the certification of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Every three years, of which this is one, a more extensive application process is conducted, followed by a public comment period.
In November, PWSRCAC submitted their application for review and the public comment period has now opened. It is extremely important that the USCG hears from member organizations, partners, and the public during this process. Since the establishment of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council, the City of Valdez has supported PWSRCAC by providing the U.S. Coast Guard with a resolution recommending recertification.
Following approval by Council, the City Clerk will submit this resolution to the U.S. Coast Guard prior to the February 15th deadline.