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U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
For Immediate Release
February 19th, 2008		  
MERCHANT MARINE SUBCOMMITTEE TO EXAMINE OIL SPILLS PROTECTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on protecting our shores from oils spills. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at 2:30 p.m.

 

The purpose of this hearing is to evaluate operational incidents associated with oil spills. The Subcommittee will examine non-tank vessel fuel tank design, the Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic System (VTS), and the U.S. vessel pilot system.

 

Protecting our Shores from Oil Spills – Operational Procedures and Ship Designs

Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee

Date:  Tuesday, March 4, 2008 

Time:  2:30 p.m.

Location:  Room 253, Russell Senate Office Building

 

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