Per Hawaiireporter.com and undoubtedly as a result of last night’s rains, sewage went into the storm drains in Enchanted Lake on Oahu, with potential runoff into Kaelepulu Stream and the ocean at Kailua Bay, as reported here.
Pollution
Cosco Busan Departs and Pilot Surrenders Federal Pilot License
By Mark M. Murakami on
The Cosco Busan was allowed to leave San Francisco after a "customs hold" was placed on the vessel following her allision with the Oakland Bay Bridge, discussed here. The Coast Guard press release includes links to video and pictures of the ship underway.
In related news, the Coast Guard reports that the…
EPA Seeks Comments on Draft Cruise Ship Discharge Assessment Report
By Mark M. Murakami on
The EPA has posted a notice in the Federal Register seeking comment by February 4, 2008 on its Draft Cruise Ship Discharge Assessment Report. It is a lengthy report and my quick skim revealed that it is Alaska-heavy with statistics, but it does provide a good overview of the potential waste streams related to…
Fallout from Cosco Busan Incident – Nontank Vessel Regulations
By Mark M. Murakami on
In the wake of the Cosco Busan allision with the Oakland Bay Bridge last month, here, Senators Boxer and Feinstein introduced legislation to help prevent further incidents of this type.
Hearings began in the Senate yesterday. The announcement is hereherehere.
Congressional Inquiry into SF Oil Spill
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