Washington Marine & Rail Oil Transportation Study Preliminary Results Linda Pilkey-Jarvis Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response Program

About the Study 2014 Marine Rail Oil Transportation Study

Governor’s Supplemental Budget $300,000 to conduct a study of oil shipment through the state. Assess public health and safety, and environmental impacts. Options for increasing public safety and improving spill prevention and response readiness.

WA Governor’s Directive June 11, 2014

Project Timeline RESEARCHRESEARCH OUTREACH PRELIMINARY DRAFT TO GOVERNOR DRAFT REPORT TO GOVERNOR JULY 2014OCT 2014DEC 2014FEB 2015MAR 2015 FINAL REPORT TO GOVERNOR FINAL

Outreach and Feedback Expert and Stakeholder meetings (done) Government to Government Consultations Public Meetings (Continuing) – October 28 Spokane, October 30 Olympia Web page – written comments taken Newsletter – education on the larger issues Meetings like this one

Oil Transportation Washington Rapidly changing energy picture

Oil movement in WA since 2003

Oil imports to WA by Mode ( ) 0 50,000, ,000, ,000, ,000, ,000, Bbl Rail Pipeline Vessel

Oil Movement in Washington

Rail Information

Marine Information

Mitigate Risk Prevent spills and accidents from occurring PREVENT RESPOND PREPARE Reduce spill/accident impacts: Rapid, Aggressive, Well Coordinated Maximize response effectiveness: readiness, training, timing

Preliminary Findings and Recommendations

Rail Prevention

Marine Prevention Prevent vessel casualties and spills by building on previous systems Reduce human error Risk Assessments Grays Harbor, Columbia River

Preparedness and Response

Questions and discussion Visit us online: ment/2014MRstudy.html If you would like to comment on the study, visit: ment/StudyComments.html