Marine-related Emergency Response Standards

Whereas coastal local governments in BC are subject to increasing risk factors associated with the shipment and distribution of natural resources by way of marine transportation; And whereas local, provincial and federal government have a shared interest and responsibility for the preparation and response to marine-related environmental emergencies in BC; And whereas, pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, the Minister of Transport may issue standards for response organizations, including specifications and technical and operational requirements: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request the provincial and federal governments to clearly define world leading and industry standard.