Does this mean that Transport Canada is satisfied with the response and will not be changing the Marine Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Regime?
The intent of the risk assessment project was to provide Transport Canada with necessary concrete data. The broad range of information collected will be reviewed and all aspects of the response regime will be examined relative to this information. Phase II of this project involves determining if changes will improve the existing response regime or if the current regime is effective as is. Factors that will be examined include, for example, determining the appropriateness of bringing response equipment closer to the areas at greatest risk; establishing or revising pollution prevention and emergency response regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001; and adjusting Canada’s Marine Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Regime as required to ensure its continued effectiveness. Transport Canada is committed to moving forward as expeditiously as possible in developing this action plan.
