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Oil Spill Recovery Institute

Past, Present, and Future Directions

Ecological science, the Biosphere Pollution and threats to the environment

Authors: National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Ocean Studies Board, Polar Research Board, Committee to Review the Oil Spill Recovery Institute's Research Program

Language: English

Published by: National Academies Press

Published on: 17th March 2003

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 180 pages

ISBN: 9780309182409

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Background

As a result of the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill in Prince William Sound, Congress passed the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), and within that legislation, the Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI) was born.

Report Overview

This report assesses the strength and weaknesses of this research program, with emphasis on whether the activities supported to date address the OSRI mission, whether the processes used are sound, and whether the research and technology development projects are of high quality.

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