The briefing was led by the Director of OR&R, Scott Lundgren, and the Director of Emergency Management at USCG, Dana Tulis. The briefing provided an overview of the OPA, a behind-the-scenes look at how both NOAA and USCG prepare, respond, assess, and restore hazards after spills, as well as how both agencies remain vigilant to keep our coasts clean from spills and other disasters. 

The briefing was well-attended by congressional staff and ended with a series of questions, including topics on how both agencies are involved in developing new technologies to advance cleanup in the marine environment.

For further information, contact Alexis.Cunningham@noaa.gov.

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