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Protecting our Shores from Oil Spills – Operational Procedures and Ship Designs
Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
02:30 PM
SR - 253
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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.
Majority Statements
Frank R. Lautenberg
Minority Statements
Ted Stevens
Witnesses
Opening Remarks
Panel 1
Admiral Thad W. Allen
Commandant
United States Coast Guard
Panel 2
Dr. Kirsi Tikka
Vice President, Global Technology and Business Development
American Bureau of Shipping
Mr. Paul Kirchner
Executive Director and General Counsel
American Pilots Association
Captain Ed Page U.S. Coast Guard (Retired)
President
Marine Exchange of Alaska
Public Information Office: 508 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg • Washington, DC 20510-6125
Tel: 202-224-5115
Hearing Room: 253 Russell Senate Office Bldg • Washington, DC 20510-6125
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