A FORUM FOR THOSE CONCERNED WITH OPA 90 PREPAREDNESS
About Us
OPA 90 PREPAREDNESS
About Us
The mission of the Forum is to provide a forum for those concerned with OPA 90 preparedness, prevention, and response to identify issues, with the goal of reducing the number and severity of incidents and increasing the effectiveness of response.
Represented Industries
The OPA 90 Forum is thus a community of those parties interested in the protection of U.S. waters from pollution by oil and hazardous substances from waterborne or land-based sources.
The Forum includes members from those industries associated with the following:
Oil Industry
Production, transportation and handling of oil and other hazardous substances
Emergency Response Management
Coordination and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with spills
Environmental Protection
Activities aimed at preserving natural resources and safeguarding the ecosystem
OPA 90 Compliance
Ensuring adherence to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 regulations
Academia and Research
Scholarly study into oil pollution and environmental protection challenges.
Government Employees
Public sector personnel engaged in environmental protection, oil spill prevention, and response
Preparedness, Prevention & Planning
Activities designed to mitigate the risk of oil spills and hazardous substance releases
Insurance
Professionals providing risk management solutions and addressing claims arising from oil spills and pollution incidents
Legal
Legal expertise related to environmental liability and compliance with environmental legislation
Salvage & Recovery
Operations focused on the retrieval and safe disposal of oil and hazardous substances following a spill