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

2 About the Study 2014 Marine Rail Oil Transportation Study

3 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.

4 WA Governor’s Directive 14-06 June 11, 2014

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

6 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

7 Oil Transportation Washington Rapidly changing energy picture

8 Oil movement in WA since 2003

9 Oil imports to WA by Mode (2003-2013) 0 50,000,000 100,000,000 150,000,000 200,000,000 250,000,000 20032004200520062007200820092010201120122013 Bbl Rail Pipeline Vessel

10 Oil Movement in Washington

11 Rail Information

12 Marine Information

13 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

14 Preliminary Findings and Recommendations

15 Rail Prevention

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

17 Preparedness and Response

18 Questions and discussion Visit us online: www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/OilMove ment/2014MRstudy.html If you would like to comment on the study, visit: www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/spills/OilMove ment/StudyComments.html


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