The TAPS/JPO Section provides oversight for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) Pipeline and the Valdez Marine Terminal. Section staff is located at the Joint Pipeline Office (JPO) in Anchorage. The JPO houses representatives of thirteen State and federal agencies that have oversight responsibilities for various elements of TAPS operations. Industry Preparedness Program staff at the JPO are part of a joint Oil Spill Team at the JPO that includes federal Bureau of Land Management and Environmental Protection Agency staff.

Section Staff:

Vacant
Environmental Specialist
907-257-1310
@jpo.doi.gov

Oil Discharge Prevention & Contingency Plans (Cplans):

TAPS Pipeline Cplan, No. 015-CP-4131
- Lead Reviewer, Becky Spiegel

• November 2001 Findings and Approval, June 03 extension, SR Amendment Approval and Findings and certificate.
  
• November 2006 Approval.

Valdez Marine Terminal Cplan No. 033-CP-4057
- Lead Reviewer, Anita Hartman

• April 10, 2003 Findings and Approval, June 03 extension and certificate.

Regulations:

18 AAC 75, Article 1. Oil Pollution Prevention Requirements

18 AAC 75, Article 4. Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plans