As stakeholders in the off-shore waters of the State of Alaska a multi-agency team is seeking your input that will help guide the development of Dispersant Avoidance Areas within the Preauthorization Area as required by the Alaska Regional Response Team (RRT) Dispersant Use Plan for Alaska. This plan was signed and enacted in January 2016 and is part of the Alaska Federal/State Preparedness Plan for Response to Oil and Hazardous Substance Discharges/Releases, also known as “The Unified Plan.” Avoidance Areas will be included in Section 1 of appropriate Subarea Contingency Plans. In the event of an off-shore crude oil discharge, Avoidance Areas will guide the Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC) in making dispersant use decisions. More information on Avoidance Areas and how to provide public comments is available on the project website: http://nukadraft.wixsite.com/avoidanceareas. The agencies will be accepting comments and input until January 9, 2017.

There are 2 meetings/teleconferences being held for information regarding the project as well as an opportunity to give input.