Coast Guard Conducts Waterways Study Posted 10/16/02 at 10:29:AM The Coast Guard is conducting a Waterways Analysis and Management System (WAMS) study of the waterways surrounding the San Juan Islands. This study specifically encompasses the following waterways: Rosario Strait, Haro Strait, Boundary Pass and the Strait of Georgia. WAMS focuses on the waterway's aids to navigation system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information, port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine emergency communication capabilities, and future development projects. California OSRO Rating Program Posted 10/16/02 at 10:26:AM The California Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) issued its final rule on Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO) Rating. Ship and facility owners and operators required to submit California spill response plans are required to identify and ensure the availability of spill response capability. Plan holders who utilize a rated OSRO do not have to further demonstrate their capability. An OSRO rated in accordance with the regulations receives an OSRO Rating Letter from OSPR. -- Binary/unsupported file stripped by Ecartis -- -- Type: application/ms-tnef -- File: winmail.dat