Poisoning and acidification of the Earth's oceans / Geoffrey E. Mason, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mason, Geoffrey, 1948-

Series:

Air, Water and Soil Pollution Science and Technology

Air, water and soil pollution science and technology series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Seawater--Carbon dioxide content--Environmental aspects.

Seawater.

Marine animals--Effects of water acidification on.

Marine animals.

Ocean-atmosphere interaction.

Chemical weapons disposal--United States.

Chemical weapons disposal.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (149 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This title reviews the history and oil spills in the United States; identifies the legal authorities governing oil spill prevention, response and cleanup; and examines the threats of future oil spills in U.S. coastal waters.

Contents:

Intro

POISONING AND ACIDIFICATION OF THE EARTH'S OCEANS

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1 FEELY TESTIMONY ON OCEAN ACIDIFICATION

INTRODUCTION

OCEAN ACIDIFICATION

EFFECTS OF OCEAN ACIDIFICATION ON CORAL REEFS

EFFECTS OF OCEAN ACIDIFICATION ON FISH AND SHELLFISH

EFFECTS ON MARINE ECOSYSTEMS

ECONOMIC IMPACTS

CONCLUSIONS

SELECTED REFERENCES

Chapter 2 MARINE DEAD ZONES: UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM

SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

HYPOXIC AREAS

Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone

Impacts of the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone on Fishing

Chesapeake Bay

Oregon Coast

POLICY AND MANAGEMENT EFFORTS

Appropriations and Funding

National Ocean Service

Department of Agriculture

Environmental Protection Agency

End Notes

Chapter 3 OCEAN ACIDIFICATION

WHAT IS OCEAN ACIDIFICATION?

AT WHAT RATE IS OCEAN ACIDIFICATION OCCURRING AND WHAT FACTORS AFFECT THIS RATE?

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF OCEAN ACIDIFICATION?5

WHAT ARE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN RESPONSES THAT MIGHT LIMIT OR REDUCE OCEAN ACIDIFICATION?

WHAT IS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DOING ABOUT OCEAN ACIDIFICATION?

WHAT IS THE CONGRESSIONAL INTEREST IN OCEAN ACIDIFICATION?

Author Contact Information

Chapter 4 OCEAN DUMPING ACT: A SUMMARY OF THE LAW

BACKGROUND

REGULATING OCEAN DUMPING

ENFORCEMENT

RESEARCH AND COASTAL WATER QUALITY MONITORING

Chapter 5 OIL SPILLS IN U.S. COASTAL WATERS: BACKGROUND, GOVERNANCE, AND ISSUES FOR CONGRESS

Oil Spills in U.S. Coastal Waters

Impacts of Oil Spills in Aquatic Environments

Acute Impacts

Chronic Impacts

Ecosystem Recovery

Economic Costs of Oil Spills

Cleanup Costs

Natural Resources Damages.

Other Economic Costs

OIL SPILL GOVERNANCE

Federal Authorities: Before and After the Exxon Valdez Spill

Oil Pollution Act of 1990

Spill Response Authority

National Contingency Plan

Tank Vessel and Facility Response Plans

Double-Hull Design for Vessels

Liability Issues

The Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund

Financial Responsibility

Other Federal Laws

Clean Water Act

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act

Pipeline Legislation

Vessel Legislation

International Conventions

MARPOL 73/78

Intervention Convention

Federal Agencies Responsibilities

Response

Prevention and Preparedness

Federal Funding for the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund

Background

Potential Options

Considerations for Policymakers

State Laws

THREAT OF FUTURE OIL SPILLS IN U.S. COASTAL WATERS

Possibilities for Future Oil Spills

U.S. Oil Imports and Possible Spills

Domestic Oil Transportation and Possible Spills

Level of Preparedness

RECENT OIL SPILL INCIDENTS

November 2007 Oil Spill in San Francisco Bay

July 2008 Oil Spill into Mississippi River

RECENT LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY

APPENDIX. ADDITIONAL STATISTICAL INFORMATION REGARDING OIL SPILLS

Sources of Oil Inputs to U.S. Coastal Waters

Spills from Facilities and Pipelines

Spills from Oil Exploration and Production Operations

Chapter 6 U.S. DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS IN THE OCEAN: BACKGROUND AND ISSUES FOR CONGRESS

HISTORY OF U.S. DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS IN THE OCEAN

CESSATION OF U.S. DISPOSAL IN THE OCEAN

POTENTIAL RISKS FROM DISPOSAL IN THE OCEAN

RELEVANT SCIENTIFIC STUDIES IN EUROPE AND RUSSIA

RESPONSE OPTIONS AND ISSUES

Locating Disposal Sites

Identifying Weapons and Containers

Retrieving Munitions for Onshore Disposal

Remediating Contaminated Seawater

Costs.

RESPONSE AUTHORITIES

CERCLA

RCRA

LEGISLATION ENACTED IN THE 109TH CONGRESS

CONCLUSION

CHAPTER SOURCES

INDEX

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61122-745-3

OCLC:

839301829