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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-11 Harbor Commission Packet - Work SessionKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION WORK SESSION - COOK INLET HARBOR SAFETY COMMITTEE OVERVIEW SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 *Telephonic/Virtual Information Below* www.kenai.city A. CALL TO ORDER B. INTRODUCTION – Shaylon Cochran and Vinnie Catalano, Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council C. COMMISSION DISCUSSION – Cook Inlet Harbor Safety Committee Overview Presentation D. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT E. ADJOURNMENT Join Zoom Meeting OR https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89129667126 Dial In: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 891 2966 7126 Meeting ID: 891 2966 7126 Passcode: 288516 Passcode: 288516 Representing the citizens of Cook Inlet in promoting environmentally safe marine transportation and oil facility operations Who we are Alaska Native (12) Aquaculture Associations (2) Commercial Fishing (7) Environmental (13) Recreation (4) Tourism (8) Regional Municipalities (7) Who we are •United States Coast Guard •Environmental Protection Agency •Bureau of Ocean Energy Management •National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration •United States Forest Service •Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation •Alaska Department of Natural Resources •Alaska Department of Fish and Game •Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management •Alaska State Pipeline Coordinator’s Office What We Do Environmental Monitoring Committee (EMC) Prevention, Response, Operations, Safety (PROPS) Protocol Control Current Projects •Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (EMA) •Cook Inlet Beluga Prey and Habitat •Alaska ShoreZone •Macrosystis Kelp Mapping •Salt Marsh Mapping •Graphic Response Strategies (GRS) •Cook Inlet Navigation Risk Assessment •Vessel Traffic Study •Cook Inlet Pipeline Assessment •Contingency Plan Review Prevention, Response, Operations, Safety Committee (PROPS) OPA 90 “...review and assess measures designed to prevent oil spills and the planning and preparedness for responding to, containing, cleaning up, and mitigating impacts of oil spills.” •Identify and assess vessel traffic, facility operations, and pipeline safety in the Cook Inlet RCAC area of concern. •Evaluate response equipment, personnel, training, and other mechanisms to cope with potential or actual oil discharges into Cook Inlet. •Seek out and assist state and federal efforts to conduct and administer a risk assessment unique to Cook Inlet conditions. Cook Inlet Ice Camera Network •Port MacKenzie, Mat-Su Borough •Port of Anchorage, MOA •NOAA, NWS •State of Alaska •Marathon Petroleum •Cook Inlet Energy •Hilcorp •Offshore Systems Kenai •City of Kenai •Provide strategic view •Accessible for maintenance •Capture vessel movement through ice •Utilize data to aid in ice forecasting Network Hierarchy NOAA Ice Forecaster USCG Emergency Responders Spill Responders Scientific User Groups CIRCAC Cook Inlet Harbor Safety Committee “…enhance marine safety and environmental stewardship through collaboration of the maritime community and other stakeholders.” •Commercial Fishing •Environmental •Marine Oil Terminal •Tanker •Dry Cargo Ships •Cruise Ships •Small Vessel Operators •Harbor Tug Operators •Ship Agents •Recreational Boaters •SWAPA •CIRCAC •Port of Alaska •Port of Homer •Port MacKenzie •Response •Salvage •Offshore Oil Production Operators •At -Large 2023 Updates •Recommended anchorages •Potential places of refuge •U.S. requirements overview •Anchoring in Cook Inlet •Underkeel clearance Thanks John! CONTACT shayloncochran@circac.org 907-283-7222 www.circac.org