[Ost-news] Council backs spill response planning [Kitimat]

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Council backs spill response planning  
June 11, 2008

A Geographic Response Plan (GRP) is being piloted for Kitimat through the BC Environment ministry.

The project is being led by Mike Drumm, from the ministry office in Smithers.

He told city council a GRP contains maps and descriptions of sensitive natural and cultural resources as well as outline strategies to minimize damage from an oil spill.

“GRPs are designed to reduce those decision making times,” explained Drumm.

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    [1]: http://oilsandstruth.org/council-backs-spill-response-planning-kitimat

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