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NOAA – DEIS oil and gas activities in Arctic Ocean

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a notice updating its prior information regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the effects of oil and gas activities in the Arctic Ocean. Public meetings will be held in the communities of Barrow, Kaktovik, Kivalina, Kotzebue, Nuiqsut, Point Hope, Point Lay, and Wainwright between January 30 and February 10. A public meeting will also be held in Anchorage on February 13. Written comments should be submitted by February 28. 77 Fed. Reg. 2513 (January 18, 2012).

CEQ – National Ocean Policy Draft Implementation Plan

The Council on environmental Quality CEQ) is seeking comments on the National Ocean Policy Draft Implementation Plan. The plan describes more than 50 actions the federal government can take to improve the health of the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. Comments on the draft plan should be submitted by February 27. 77 Fed. Reg. 2514 (January 18, 2012).

Alaska – Nome fuel delivery participants commended

Alaska Lieutenant Governor Treadwell issued a news release commending the crews of the Russian tanker RENDA and the Coast Guard icebreaker HEALY, as well as the many others who participated in the successful mission to deliver fuel oil to the iced-in city of Nome. (1/15/12).

UK – Hydrographic Office statement re COSTA CONCORDIA grounding

The UK Hydrographic Office issued a statement regarding the grounding of the cruise ship COSTA CONCORDIA. The UKHO’s most detailed chart of the area in which the vessel grounded is Chart 1999 at a scale of 1:300 000, which is up to date for all relevant information known to the UKHO. It should be noted that this small scale chart is considered unsuitable for close inshore navigation. Larger scale paper charts, produced by the Italian hydrographic service, are available. The official digital charts are Italian with larger scales available. (1/16/12). Fonte: Dennis Bryant.