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National Plan Highlights 1998/99

National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and other Noxious and Hazardous Substances
Annual Report 1998/99

National Plan Review

The planned 10-year review of the National Plan for 2003 was brought forward to be conducted during the second half of 1999, with completion in early 2000.

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Spillcon 98

Spillcon 98 was held in Cairns in August 1998 with the theme "Oil Spills - Causes and Cures". Delegates included the Commonwealth Minister for Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business, the Honourable Peter Reith MP and the Queensland Minister for Transport, the Honourable Steve Bredhauer as well as high-ranking international guests such as Admiral North from the United States Coast Guard. As part of Spillcon 98, a demonstration (On Water Display) of oil spill response equipment was held on the second day of the conference.

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Oil Pollution Incidents

There was one major pollution incident during 1998–99, which occurred at Port Stanvac in late June 1999. Approximately 230 tonnes of crude oil was discharged 2 nautical miles offshore. Prompt activation of the fixed wing aerial dispersant contract prevented major shoreline impacts.

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Finance

National Plan income totalled $3.8m. Expenditure decreased by 8% to $4.2m.

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Fixed Wing Aerial Dispersant Capability

The second review of the Fixed Wing Aerial Dispersant Capability (FWADC) Contract was conducted in February 1999 and recommended the continuation of the Contract in its current form.

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Environmental and Scientific Issues

The development of a national Oil Spill Response Atlas (OSRA) commenced in October 1998 and is scheduled for completion at the end of December 1999.

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last updated:
18 June 2001