Section 18.75.447. Department examination of new technologies.

	(a)  To assure that proven new technologies are considered for use in oil discharge prevention and contingency plans, the department will review and appraise technology applied at other locations in the United States and the world that represent alternatives to the technologies used by plan holders in their oil discharge prevention and contingency plans submitted to meet response planning standards in 18 AAC 75.430 - 18 AAC 75.442 and the performance standards of 18 AAC 75.005 - 18 AAC 75.080. The department will conduct this review and appraisal by  
		(1) sponsoring a technology conference at least every five years and in cooperation with persons, organizations, and groups with interests and expertise in relevant technologies; this conference will provide interested parties with an opportunity to describe the status of existing technologies in use as well as technologies that may be considered superior to those in use at that time; and  
		(2) engaging in studies, inquiries, surveys, or analyses the department believes appropriate to the consideration of new technologies.  
	(b)  After its review and appraisal under (a) of this section, the department will issue written findings identifying new technologies that the department considers represent proven technological breakthroughs in oil discharge containment, control, or cleanup equipment. In its findings, the department will  
		(1) provide an evaluation of the technologies applied at other locations based on the applicable criteria in 18 AAC 75.445(k)(3);  
		(2) identify the evidence that clearly and convincingly supports the determination that the equipment represents a proven technological breakthrough that could result in superior advances in the efficiency or effectiveness of oil spill response efforts; and  
		(3) identify specific operations, geographical locations, or physical environments where the technology could be applied.  
	(c)  If a finding is issued under (b) of this section, the department will inform plan holders, primary response action contractors, and other interested persons of the department's findings, the availability of the new technology, and the opportunity to submit comment on the report to the department.  

Authorities

46.03.020;46.04.030;46.04.070

Notes

Authority

AS 46.03.020 AS 46.04.030 AS 46.04.070

History

Eff. 4/4/97, Register 142